Could this be 1970 all over again?

NHL Fans From Afar

Fact: St Louis Blues are tied with Toronto Maple Leafs for the longest cup drought in the league. But if they beat Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals over the next few weeks, they’ll end that pain and pick up their first silverware in the club’s history…

But is it even possible? Statistically 61 out of 79 teams since 1939 who win game one in the final series go on to win the cup. So with the first win in the can for the Bruins is the writing already on the wall?

Jordan Binnington vs Tuukka Rask 2018/19 statswise is pretty much neck and neck.

Bruins have 6 cups already to their name, and are bookies favourites - can the Blues really continue their season upset by making a comeback from bottom of the league to cup winners with an interim coach and a rookie goalie within a few months?

The last time St Louis Blues were in the Stanley Cup final was in 1970. And guess who beat them? Bobby Orr and the Boston Bruins… Even worse, it was in a four game sweep. Ouch. (Photograph credit: Ray Lussier/AP)

Plus, there’s a message from Tom, our Edmonton Oilers fan with a reference to his team’s new coach - Dave Tippett

And Jolon finally details his first hostel dorm experience, upon returning from Slovakia and the IIHF World Championships!

Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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