No games on the weekend in STL? That's a bummer. Honestly, it looks like the Blues really wanted to fill in some traditionally low-selling dates with the champs. A Friday night in October (not a sure sellout, but it will be now), a Tuesday night in December and a Monday matinee in February? Weak. I know why they did it (or lobbied for it -- not sure how much power the Blues had over it), but still. To pivot slightly, this is a very important year for the Blues and their fans. The fans steadily came back over the last few years with the promise of a young, energetic group. The teaser of squeaking into the playoffs two years ago only raised expectations, and last year was a reality check. I tell you, the Chicago fans love Rocky. But the Blues fans aren't far behind in the love of Dave Checketts and John Davidson. But if things go south again this year, I think that all ends very, very quickly.