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Thursday, September 19
Updated: October 8, 11:12 PM ET
 
Greater Expectations

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Czech center Petr Cajanek is adjusting to the NHL game.
Doug Weight expected more from himself last season. So did the Blues. Now that the all-star center is fully recovered from knee and pelvis injuries, and with the addition of Czech import Petr Cajanek, the Blues may be able to expect more from everyone, writes Tom Wheatley.  
 

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