Tonight the Nashville Predators (15-5-1) face off against the St. Louis Blues (7-9-3), current Central Division cellar dwellers. Expected to be much higher in the standings after some impressive free-agency signings, the Blues just fired Mike Yeo. Entering through the revolving door that is the St. Louis Blues’ head coaching job is Craig Berube, who takes over on an interim basis.
The Blues’ lack of speed has only been more pronounced this season, with teams constantly out-skating them night after night. Furthermore, Jake Allen’s play in net has been abysmal. Essentially, these are the same flaws that the Blues had the last few years; they’re simply more pronounced.