Clearly, the Blues lost in the semi-final round for many reasons, but let’s put the kibosh on the fact that it’s because the Avalanche are a better constructed team. They’re an expertly constructed team - save for goaltending, I suppose, but other strengths can mask that deficiency - but we’ve seen just as well constructed if not better constructed teams get bounced this post-season and post-seasons before his one. The Presidents’ Trophy winning Panthers are out. The Calgary Flames? Gone.
The Blues hung with the Avalanche for six games. That’s not something to turn your nose up at, especially when St.