Andy Murray: Thanks for your interest today. I am looking forward to the opportunity to give you a better understanding of how we think as coaches. Let's get started . . .

tom: first off nice job getting the blues in the playoffs. I really thought your club played their hearts out in those games but did not catch any bounces or breaks. What happened at the end of game two in vancouver and honestly have you ever heard a building louder than in our last three games at scottrade. Goodluck and lets win the STANLEY CUP.

Jeremy Rutherford:
I think we have a distinct advantage playing at the Scottrade because of our fans. In regard to the question about the second Vancouver game, I'm very protective of our players. I thought Vancouver took some liberties that were unnecessary at that time. I didn't appreciate it.

hagen126: Coach Murray,

Thanks for making yourself available for this chat. I think it's great that you have given loyal fans an opportunity to ask you questions directly. That being said, I have a question about David Perron.

He is obviously a talented young player, but he came to the NHL with virtually zero professional experience. You have been criticized(unfairly in my opinion)for juggling him from scoring lines to fourth line duties. He had a lot to learn from the day he got here, but he seemed to step up his game in the Vancouver series. Have you seen significant maturation on his part? Is he ready to be a consistant scoring threat in the NHL?

Thanks for taking my question.

P.S. You got robbed on the Jack Adams Award last year. It should be sitting on your mantle right now.

Jeremy Rutherford:
I certainly have taken some heat for my handling of David Perron. I appreciate your recognition of the fact that we were doing this for the long-term benefit of David Perron and the St. Louis Blues. David needed to not only develop his game on the ice, but also realize the expectations of a professional hockey player . . . on and off the ice. It's been great to see David's development and I'm so excited about this season for him. He's earned the right to start training camp on a line with David Backes and Andy McDonald. I think it holds true in life that when you have to earn something, you value it more.

If I had won the Jack Adams, it would be here in our dressing room. I consider it to be a team award. I'm just glad I got the trip the Vegas representing our team. Thanks for the support.

John: Coach, thanks for taking time to answer questions. My question surrounds Walt at center. It seemed last year that he was more productive when he was able to play on the wing. I realize having size at center is important, but it does seem like we have options at center. Why not switch Walt back to wing?

Good luck this year!

Jeremy Rutherford: Everyone in our organization feels that at this stage of his career, Walt is better at center, including Walt . . . because there's not as much as starting and stopping. He's able to get his feet moving easier playing center. He's a big-body to get moving, so we're trying to keep him in motion. I think he's tough to play against in the middle. But if we think it will help us, we're prepared to put him at wing, but we view him as a center. We always listen to opinions. Thanks.

John McDonough: Hello Mr.Murray,

I'm 14 and a huge hockey fan i've had the pleasure of meeting you once before. You guys have done a tremendous job drafting and coaching. This is the most i've been pumped for a hockey season for a while. My question to you is how do you feel about this years team?

Jeremy Rutherford:
Just like you, I'm pumped for the season. But I've been pumped for 30 years of coaching. I'm so privileged to be doing what I'm doing, and I'm so energized when I come to the rink everyday, realizing how fortunate I am. It'll be a battle every game, but we'll play as hard as we can.