Net Front Presence

Net Front Presence

The St. Louis Blues hockey podcast featuring the Post-Dispatch's Blues beat writer  Matthew DeFranks and sports columnist Jeff Gordon. 

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Blues are on a roll heading into their clash with the Great 8

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Blues heading into their game with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

00:32:19
Feb 27, 2025 10:33 AM
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4 Nations showdown captivates hockey fans

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to preview the 4 Nations Face-Off title game and the stretch run of the regular season. 

00:34:59
Feb 19, 2025 10:14 AM
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Nick Leddy finally returns for the Blues, adding to a strong blue line

Post-Dispatch Blue reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss defenseman Nick Leddy’s return after 49 games on the injured list.

00:31:56
Feb 6, 2025 1:39 PM
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Blues bid farewell to Brandon Saad and his contract

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of Brandon Saad and the impact of his contract termination.

00:29:23
Jan 30, 2025 10:3 AM
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Blues facing tough road ahead in chase for playoff spot

Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon is joined by Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks to discuss the team’s difficult upcoming schedule, the play of defenseman Colton Parayko and the team’s performance under Jim Montgomery.

00:36:46
Jan 16, 2025 2:14 PM
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Blues offense gets into high gear

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent uptick in Blues offense.

00:32:25
Jan 10, 2025 10:12 AM
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Winter Classic delivers another big win for NHL, Blues

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the successful Winter Classic in Chicago and the post-Classic challenges facing the Blues.

00:30:32
Jan 2, 2025 2:47 PM
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Assessing the Cam Fowler trade

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the addition of defenseman Cam Fowler.

00:33:28
Dec 17, 2024 2:1 PM
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Blues follow great road trip with a clunker at home

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s 3-1 road trip and the 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks that followed.

00:28:59
Dec 13, 2024 10:7 AM
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Binnington shows why he got the nod for Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-off

Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent play of goaltender Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko – and their chance to play for their country in a showcase event.

00:32:12
Dec 6, 2024 11:8 AM
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The Jim Montgomery Era begins for the Blues

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ coaching change.

00:33:05
Nov 26, 2024 3:40 PM
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Robert Thomas returns, so now the Blues must get back to winning

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ recent downturn and the need to regain traction with top center Robert Thomas back.

00:31:28
Nov 21, 2024 10:23 AM
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Thomas back on the ice, but Blues are still shorthanded and struggling

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s struggle and the encouraging return of Robert Thomas to practice.

00:28:51
Nov 14, 2024 2:5 PM
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Blues lose Philip Broberg, suffer medical scare with Dylan Holloway

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s latest injury news, both bad and good.

00:31:36
Nov 7, 2024 3:2 PM
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Picking at the wreckage of an 8-1 loss

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss went wrong for the Blues in Ottawa.

00:32:20
Oct 30, 2024 10:53 AM
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Blues try to soldier on without Robert Thomas

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s loss of No. 1 center Robert Thomas with a broken ankle.

00:28:51
Oct 24, 2024 2:45 PM
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Blues must adjust their defense with Nick Leddy on the shelf

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the injury to Nick Leddy and how the team will adjust its defensive pairings.

00:30:36
Oct 17, 2024 1:49 PM
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Blues rally for a dramatic 2-0 season start

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to recap the team’s comeback victories at Seattle and San Jose.

00:29:41
Oct 10, 2024 9:0 PM
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Faulk gets back to full speed, Broberg continues his adaptation

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon discuss the Justin Faulk-Philip Broberg defensive pairing and other topics as training camp winds down.

00:30:21
Oct 3, 2024 9:50 AM
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Bolduc makes strong early impression in his bid for scoring line role

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the early performance of promising winger Zack Bolduc and other players bidding for roster spots.

00:35:27
Sep 26, 2024 10:6 AM
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Blues head to camp without Torey Krug, but with many new faces

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the revamped Blues roster after the loss of Torey Krug for the season and the addition of several key players.

00:31:57
Sep 19, 2024 9:16 AM
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Assessing the Blues’ additions of Philp Broberg and Dylan Holloway

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s successful offer sheet maneuvers.

00:33:35
Aug 22, 2024 11:41 AM
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Assessing the Blues’ draft, trades, Buchnevich contract and development camp

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss all the Blues news from the last several days.

00:30:54
Jul 3, 2024 9:59 AM
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