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<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' games against Colorado, the production and makeup of the top line, a lack of secondary scoring and their outlook on the last week of the season.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the potential end to the Blues' playoff hopes, how the post-Olympics run impacted the on-ice product and draft position, then get to Jake Neighbours' tumultuous month.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' resurgent play after the Olympic break, their trade deadline activity and Tom Stillman's comments about the direction of the Blues.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss upcoming Olympic Games, the five Blues representing their countries, the five St. Louis natives playing hockey and some key storylines to watch in the coming weeks.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the recent Blues losses ahead of the Olympic break, Robert Thomas' surgery, Jimmy Snuggerud's breakout and Otto Stenberg's loan to the AHL. Then they are joined by Nick Saracino, a St. Louis native that will play for Italy in the upcoming Olympic Games, about his hockey journey.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the upcoming decisions the Blues must make at the trade deadline, the Robert Thomas rumors, the coaching change in the AHL and Oskar Sundqvist's injury.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' win over the Hurricanes, the six-year contract extension signed by Philip Broberg, and what success looks like before the Olympic break.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss in Colorado to end the year, the changing goaltending situation with Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington, the Canadian Olympic team, and then select the most important moments and storylines surrounding the team in the calendar year.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' consecutive wins over Ottawa and Montreal, the goaltending performance vs. the Senators by Joel Hofer, and Matt watching Justin Carbonneau in person in Boisbriand. Then Alexandre Jacques, Carbonneau's head coach with Blainville-Boisbriand, joined the show to discuss Carbonneau's season and his future.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about Jordan Binnington's exchange with Jim Montgomery, the Blues goaltending in the last month, a rash of injuries up front and the team's upcoming three-game road trip. Then Conor Ryan of Boston.com joins the show to discuss Jim Montgomery's return to Boston after he was fired by the Bruins last season.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Thanksgiving checkpoint in the NHL, another overtime loss for the Blues, a 1-1-3 road trip, Logan Mailloux's recall and the end of Milan Lucic's PTO in the AHL. Then they finish the episode by taking listener questions.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' struggles in overtime and the recent two-goal leads they've blown. Then they get into Pavel Buchnevich's long scoring drought, Jake Neighbours' return and wonder if there's a solution to the overuse of the top-four defensemen.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for next week's episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the rash of goaltender interference questions for the Blues in the last week, plus Logan Mailloux's loan to Springfield, and Jordan Kyrou and Oskar Sundqvist's returns to the St. Louis lineup. Then Springfield coach Steve Konowalchuk joins the show to discuss Milan Lucic's play in the AHL, how he plans on using Logan Mailloux and the development of top prospects like Theo Lindstein and Otto Stenberg.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' five-game losing streak, and how much work there is to do on defense and in the net. Then Detroit-based hockey writer Sean Shapiro joins the show to chat about the two games vs. the Red Wings and the different rebuild strategies in Detroit vs. St. Louis.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to St. Louis as a broadcaster with Los Angeles.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the first week of the regular season for the Blues, Jake Neighbours’ productivity, Jim Mongtomery’s line changes and the goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Then former Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Thomas joins the show to share stories about the Blues, and discuss his new book “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues.”</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss Blues training camp, news on Milan Lucic and Oskar Sundqvist, and their expectations for the season. After that, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong joins the show to talk about the preseason and goes in-depth on player evaluation, including how analytics factors in and what he hopes to pass along to Alexander Steen.</div> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Adam Jiricek, Otto Stenberg, Dalibor Dvorsky and other prospects getting tested in training camp.</span></p> <ul> <li> <div role="presentation"><a id="OWA547213ce-bb59-682b-8375-e680847f1f22" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></div> </li> <li> <div role="presentation"><a id="OWAacdc651b-a99e-ff45-c29a-d9b2291406ae" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></div> </li> </ul> <div> </div>

<p>St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the first-round St. Louis draft picks heading to a key prospects tourney.</p> <ul> <li><span role="presentation"><a id="OWA7e5e45b4-0e40-ed7b-70c2-be9634cff6fb" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></span>.</li> <li><span role="presentation"><a id="OWA50539ae5-b6fe-c56b-c8e7-d44e640f7849" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></span>.</li> </ul> <div> </div>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the flurry of Blues activity in the trade market, free agency and the NHL Draft.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p>Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon discussed the Blues' approach in trades this off-season, with general manager Doug Armstrong taking a patient approach ahead of the NHL Draft.</p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the agonizing end to the Blues-Jets series, but also the better times to come.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the stunning turn of events in the playoff series against Winnipeg.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch sportswriters Matthew DeFranks and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what went wrong for the Blues in Winnipeg and what must change now that their playoff series is back in St. Louis.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s charge into the postseason and its chances against Winnipeg.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues losses at Winnipeg and Edmonton in postseaon-caliber games.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s addition of prospect Jimmy Snuggerud and the ongoing playoff push.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Dalibor Dvorsky’s NHL debut and Zack Bolduc’s continuing development.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent surge and the impact of Colton Parayko's injury.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch beat reporter Mathew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' dramatic upturn ahead of the NHL trade deadline.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><a href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a>.</span></li> </ul>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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. </span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blue reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss defenseman Nick Leddy’s return after 49 games on the injured list.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent uptick in Blues offense.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p class="MsoPlainText">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the addition of defenseman Cam Fowler.</p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ coaching change.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s latest injury news, both bad and good.</span></p>

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

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to recap the team’s comeback victories at Seattle and San Jose.</p>