Aug 6, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues defensemen Alex Pietrangelo (27) skates during warmup against the Vegas Golden Knights during the Western Conference qualifications at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
The St. Louis Blues made a clear and distinct choice, regardless of whether you agree with it, in their free agency deals. They chose the future over the star.
St. Louis Blues fans, like people in general, like things to be black and white with no room for gray. That’s not how things work in sports or life.
For example, you find two groups in Blues fandom the day after Alex Pietrangelo decided to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights.