St. Louis Blues fans are famous for discussing how the league is against them. While it can feel like that with certain television coverage or the way officials call Blues games, little could be further from the truth.
The truth is the NHL realizes the power of Blues fans and their passion. While we always feel slighted compared to our northern neighbor, Chicago, the reality is that St. Louis is getting a lot of recognition due to the fans, especially for a medium-to-small sized market.
The Blues organization worked hard and were rewarded with a Winter Classic game in 2017.