During the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the speed and style of play ratchets up. As teams plod through the rounds, there’s less margin for error and a tenacity that’s unmatched during the regular season. Sometimes big hits are made. Sometimes refs swallow their whistles. Sometimes, very unfortunately, players get hurt.
Do you want the Stanley Cup? You suck that shit up and you deal, especially in the last round.
Normally I’m fairly laid back and objective when it comes to covering things pertaining to hockey and the St. Louis Blues. I appreciate the gamesmanship of coaches.