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S5 Ep 19Robert Thomas returns, so now the Blues must get back to winning
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues&rsquo; recent downturn and the need to regain traction with top center Robert Thomas back.</p>

S5 Ep 18Thomas back on the ice, but Blues are still shorthanded and struggling
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team&rsquo;s struggle and the encouraging return of Robert Thomas to practice.</p>

S5 Ep 17Blues lose Philip Broberg, suffer medical scare with Dylan Holloway
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team&rsquo;s latest injury news, both bad and good.</span></p>

S5 Ep 16Picking at the wreckage of an 8-1 loss
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss went wrong for the Blues in Ottawa.</p>

S5 Ep 15Blues try to soldier on without Robert Thomas
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team&rsquo;s loss of No. 1 center Robert Thomas with a broken ankle.</span></p>

S3 Ep 14Blues must adjust their defense with Nick Leddy on the shelf
<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>

S3 Ep 13Blues rally for a dramatic 2-0 season start
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to recap the team&rsquo;s comeback victories at Seattle and San Jose.</p>

S12 Ep 3Faulk gets back to full speed, Broberg continues his adaptation
<p>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.</p>

S12 Ep 2Bolduc makes strong early impression in his bid for scoring line role
<p>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.</p>

S12 Ep 1Blues head to camp without Torey Krug, but with many new faces
<p>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.</p>

S11 Ep 32Assessing the Blues’ additions of Philp Broberg and Dylan Holloway
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team&rsquo;s successful offer sheet maneuvers.</p>

S11 Ep 31Assessing the Blues’ draft, trades, Buchnevich contract and development camp
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss all the Blues news from the last several days.</p>

S11 Ep 30First round of the NHL Draft is difficult to project
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss how the first round of this weekend&rsquo;s NHL Draft could unfold.</p>

S11 Ep 29Blues elevate Steen, put management succession plan in place
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Alexander Steen&rsquo;s promotion to GM-in-training.</p>

S11 Ep 28Blues retooling plan has Tom Stillman’s full support
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>

S10 Ep 28Blues stick with Drew Bannister, stay focused on player development
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the retention of Drew Bannister as head coach &ndash; and the challenges that he faces.</p>

S9 Ep 28Bannister in consideration to remain Blues head coach
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Drew Bannister&rsquo;s candidacy to remain coach, the likelihood of a Pavel Buchnevich contract extension and other topics.</p>

S9 Ep 27Blues use their remaining games to expedite player development
<p>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.</p>

S9 Ep 26Blues bounce back to knock off Oilers, stay in playoff chase
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues&rsquo; thrilling victory over Edmonton after their ugly loss to San Jose.</p>

S9 Ep 25The playoff math keeps getting tougher for the Blues
<p>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.</p>

S9 Ep 24Blues try to shake off tough loss, battle on
<p>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.</p>

S9 Ep 23Blues can use final stretch of season for player development
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Bleus after the trade deadline.</span></p>

S9 Ep 22Breaking down the NHL trade market ahead of the deadline
<p>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.</p>

S9 Ep 21Bannister challenges Thomas, Kyrou to get back on track
<p>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.</p>

S9 Ep 20Blues suffer reality check as trade deadline nears
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent downturn in the Western Conference playoff race.</span></p>

S9 Ep 19Sizing up the Blues and the Western Conference playoff race
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Western Conference coming out of the All-Star break.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

S8 Ep 16Bannister shakes up struggling Blues power play
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the changes interim coach Drew Bannister made to the team&rsquo;s power play.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 15Blues suffer reality check during difficult stretch of schedule
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the losses to Pittsburgh and Colorado and the challenges ahead against top NHL teams.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 14Blues extend their 'new coach bump' under Drew Bannister
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues&rsquo; 5-1 start interim coach Drew Bannister and the strong play of key young players.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 13Kyrou responds to Blues. Bannister emphasizes accountability.
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Jordan Kyrou drama and coach Drew Bannister&rsquo;s response to a really bad loss.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 12Breaking down the firing of Craig Berube
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the firing of coach Craig Berube and the promotion of Drew Bannister to interim coach.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 11Binnington saves the day in Vegas
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the last week for the team, including Jordan Binnington’s brilliant performance against the Golden Knights in Las Vegas.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 10Blues can’t deliver a sweep for their dads
<p>Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues- victory in Chicago and their loss at Minnesota.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 9Blues regain their identity after two West Coast losses
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the rough start to the Blues road trip and the recovery in Anaheim.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 8Blues come together, rout two traditional NHL powers
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s stunning turnaround and their lopsided victories at Colorado and at home against Tampa Bay.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Blues take 'a step in the right direction' in recent games
<p>St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon and Blues beat writer Matt DeFranks talk about the Blues' recent games, development in the offensive production, Pavel Buchnevich trying to find his groove and Jordan Kyrou's comeback.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 6Blues still searching for an offensive spark
<p>St. Louis Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon to examine the Blues’ inability to possess the puck and sustain offensive pressure to give themselves more time to score.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 5The Blues lineup change failed to produce
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the lineup changes that resulted from the Blues’ failure to sustain puck possession and offensive zone time.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 4Blues look to generate more offense after low-scoring start
<p>Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues inability to score goals during their 1-0-1 start.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Assessing the Western Conference and the Blues' postseason hopes
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to assess the Blues' place in the Western Conference pecking order.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 3Blues set their forward lines, defensive pairings ahead of opener
<p>Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss how coach Craig Berube quickly set the player combinations he wants to go with starting this campaign.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 2Torey Krug remains a Blue, looks to redeem himself after tough season
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Torey Krug’s decision to veto a trade to Philadelphia and remain in St. Louis.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S8 Ep 1Schenn gets his ‘C’, prospects show their stuff for Blues
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Brayden Schenn becoming Blues captains, which players stood out at the prospects tourney and key things to watch when training camp opens.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 30Dalibor Dvorsky stands out at Blues development camp
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the showing top draft pick Dalibor Dvorsky and other key prospects at the team’s development camp.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 29Blues add Kevin Hayes, load up with centers, defensemen at NHL Draft
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss a busy week for the Blues. They added veteran forward Kevin Hayes and made solid choices with their three first-round picks.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 28Blues are positioned to add impact players at NHL Draft
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s outlook with three first-round picks in next week’s NHL Draft.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 27Jim Thomas bids farewell, Armstrong outlines summer plans
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter reflected on his time on the beat as he heads into retirement. Thomas and beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon discuss the offseason priorities for the St. Louis Blues.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 26Looking at the Blues’ not-so-special teams
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ struggling power-play and penalty-killing units, among other topics.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 25Net Front Presence: Vladimir Tarasenko gets to take a bow
<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the return of Vladimir Tarasenko to Enterprise Center with the New York Rangers.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

S7 Ep 24Blues continue their late-season offensive surge
<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the impact of acquisitions Jakub Vrana, Sammy Blais and Kasperi Kapanen on the team’s offense.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>