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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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 9:40 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 4:23 PM
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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 8:5 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 9:2 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 3:53 PM
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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 7:45 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 6:49 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 11, 2024 2:0 AM
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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 2:50 PM
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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 3:6 PM
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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 2:16 PM
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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 4:41 PM
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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 2:59 PM
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First round of the NHL Draft is difficult to project

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss how the first round of this weekend’s NHL Draft could unfold.

00:34:17
Jun 27, 2024 4:8 PM
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Blues elevate Steen, put management succession plan in place

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Alexander Steen’s promotion to GM-in-training.

00:37:57
Jun 19, 2024 8:58 PM
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Blues retooling plan has Tom Stillman’s full support

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon broke down their conversation with Blues chairman Tom Stillman on the state of the Blues.

00:32:50
May 23, 2024 11:26 PM
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Blues stick with Drew Bannister, stay focused on player development

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the retention of Drew Bannister as head coach – and the challenges that he faces.

00:29:37
May 7, 2024 6:37 PM
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Bannister in consideration to remain Blues head coach

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Drew Bannister’s candidacy to remain coach, the likelihood of a Pavel Buchnevich contract extension and other topics.

00:37:59
Apr 19, 2024 4:38 PM
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Blues use their remaining games to expedite player development

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the progress Zack Bolduc and other young Blues are making with increased playing time.

00:36:16
Apr 11, 2024 3:32 PM
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Blues bounce back to knock off Oilers, stay in playoff chase

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ thrilling victory over Edmonton after their ugly loss to San Jose.

00:38:01
Apr 2, 2024 8:4 PM
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The playoff math keeps getting tougher for the Blues

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and the gap they must close in the wild card playoff race.

00:30:07
Mar 27, 2024 3:22 PM
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Blues try to shake off tough loss, battle on

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' disappointing loss to the Colorado Avalanche and their challenges ahead.

00:32:51
Mar 21, 2024 2:53 PM
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Blues can use final stretch of season for player development

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Bleus after the trade deadline.

00:31:50
Mar 12, 2024 8:24 PM
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Breaking down the NHL trade market ahead of the deadline

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss where the Blues and other NHL teams stand ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

00:33:31
Mar 8, 2024 9:39 PM
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Bannister challenges Thomas, Kyrou to get back on track

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the benching of Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou by interim coach Drew Bannister.

00:32:31
Feb 27, 2024 3:56 PM
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