The St. Louis Blues don’t deserve Kyle Brodziak.
In a disappointing season, this gingered fourth line assassin stood out for his ability to do whatever the team needed. He shut down other opponents, attacked the net, played on a higher line if it was necessary, and produced.
Yeah, the fourth line endured. When Ryan Reaves was traded last summer, some suspected the energy line wouldn’t be as effective. The grit remained intact largely due to Brodziak, who weathered different linemates when his partner in crime, Scotty Upshall, suffered a couple injuries this season, the latter of which ate up a huge portion of the March-April schedule.