Andy Murray: Update on New Line Combinations

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DENVER - NOVEMBER 26:  Head coach Andy Murray of the St. Louis Blues draws up a play during a time out against the Colorado Avalanche during NHL action at the Pepsi Center November 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Blues 3-1.  (Phot

There are many things some people may choose to call Andy Murray, but a loser is not one of them.
That is if you know anything at all about Andy Murray.
Like for instance, did you know that Murray in his first 12 games as head coach of the Blues, tied an NHL modern era record for most consecutive games without allowing a first period goal, since the Los Angeles Kings did it in 1974-75.
Murray has over 30 years of coaching experience, including seven seasons as an NHL assistant or associate coach with the Winnipeg Jets(1993-95), Minnesota North Stars(1990-92), and Philadelphia Flyers(1988-90). As an assistant coach in Minnesota, Murray reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1991.
He is the only head coach to lead Team Canada to 3 IIHF World Hockey Championship titles. Murray captured gold medals in 1997, 2003, and 2007.
In the 2007 run, Canada went 9-0 during the tournament for the first time since 1937 when the Championships were held in London, England.
I could go on and on about what Andy Murray has done, but I will stop there.
Let's give you the update on the possible new line configurations for game four in St.Louis...

Line #1 Center

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 10:  David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues skates during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on December 10, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

David Backes

Line #1 Left Wing

BUFFALO - NOVEMBER 12:  Andy McDonald #10 of the St.Louis Blues skates during their NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena on November 12, 2008 in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Blues 4-3. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Andy McDonald

Line #1 Right Wing

CHICAGO - JANUARY 21: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues looks to pass against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 21, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 2-0. (Photo byJonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

David Perron

Line #2 Center

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 15: Keith Tkachuk # 7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets pushes his way past Shane O'Brien #55 of the Vancouver Canucks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs at General Motors Place on

Keith Tkachuk

Line #2 Left Wing

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 11: T.J. Oshie #74 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the New York Islanders on October 11, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

T.J. Oshie

Line #2 Right Wing

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Brad Boyes #22 of St. Louis Blues plays against the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center on December 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Brad Boyes

Line #3 Center

BOSTON - JANUARY 19:  Jay McClement #18 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal in the second period on January 19, 2009 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 in an overtime shootout.  (Photo by E

Jay McClement

Line #3 Left Wing

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11:  Alex Steen #20 of the St. Louis Blues skates against he Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center on December 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alexander Steen

Line # 3 Right Wing

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 10: Brad Winchester #15 of the St. Louis Blues warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on December 10, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Brad Winchester

Line #4 Center

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 10:  Patrik Berglund #21 of the St. Louis Blues skates during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on December 10, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Patrik Berglund

Line #4 Left Wing

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 11: Cam Janssen #55 of the St. Louis Blues skates in warmups prior to his game against the New York Islanders on October 11, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Cam Janssen
aka:Bam Bam

Line #4 Right Wing

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 10:  B.J. Crombeen #26 of the St. Louis Blues warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on December 10, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

B.J. Crombeen

Goalie

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 17: Chris Mason #50 of the St. Louis Blues deflects a shot by  of the Vancouver Canucks during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 17, 2009 at General Motors Place in Vancouv

Chris Mason

Thats all folks....

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 07:  The St. Louis Blues stand attended during the National Anthem before the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on April 7, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.  The Blues defeated the Coyotes 5-1.  (Photo by Christian Pe

Tonight's game will be the biggest game of the year for the Blues. Possibly their last, but they are a team that never quits. It is a seven game series, and if they find the answers tonight they will win.
The Blues have yet to play their best hockey in this series, so Blues fans will look to the hockey gods for a miracle.

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