This needs to be Tkachuk's season

October 1, 2008 -- Blues center Keith Tkachuk (right) works the puck behind the Toronto goal while being defended by former teammate Toronto forward Jamal Mayers (left). (Chris Lee/P-D) 7:35 tonight vs. Predators, Fox Sports Midwest The Blues begin a new season tonight, fresh on many levels. While rebirth has been a theme since the present regime took over two years ago, the 2008 roster will be the truest reflection of that. Those deemed most responsible for setting a course when the team opens against Nashville at 7:35 p.m. at Scottrade Center are still cutting their National Hockey League teeth. For a few, such as Alex Pietrangelo, T.J. Oshie and Patrik Berglund, this promises to be the opening night of a blossoming Blues career. In the background, no longer prominent in the youth movement, is Blues veteran Keith Tkachuk,... [read full story]