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S7 Ep 17Assessing the downtrodden Blues as the NHL All-Star break

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what has gone wrong for the Blues and what changes are In store for the team.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Feb 1, 202333 min

S7 Ep 16Blues remain stuck in neutral as playoff race gets away

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ missed opportunity over the last seven games at Enterprise Center.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 25, 202330 min

S7 Ep 15Blues defeat Ottawa, but much work remains on homestand

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matt DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues victory over Ottawa and the need to tack on more wins during this seven-game stretch.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 17, 202334 min

S7 Ep 14Matt DeFranks joins the podcast and the discussion about unlikely Blues surge

<p>New Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matt DeFranks joined beat report Jim Thomas and columnist Jeff Gordon to break down the Blues’ success in the face of costly injuries.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 11, 202333 min

S7 Ep 13Farewell to Timmermann and the Blues plot forth

<p>Departing Post-Dispatch writer Tom Timmermann joins beat reporter Jim Thomas and columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss his time on the beat and the state of the Blues.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 5, 202337 min

S7 Ep 12Blues lose Torey Krug, star slipping off the playoff pace

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Torey Krug’s injury, the overtime loss to Toronto, and the need to start stacking up points.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 28, 202232 min

S7 Ep 11Net Front Presence: Resurgent Blues roll rack up key points in Western Canada

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the big victories over Edmonton. Calgary and Vancouver and the flat performance in Seattle.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 21, 202234 min

S7 Ep 11Blues tighten defense, earn badly needed points

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmerman joined columnist Jeff Gordon to review the Blues overtime loss to Colorado and their overtime victory over Nashville.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 13, 202235 min

S7 Ep 10Net Front Presence: Craig Berube officially reaches wit’s end with slumping Blues

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the latest Blues downturn and the utter exasperation coach Craig Berube is feeling these days.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 9, 202235 min

S7 Ep 9Blues keep sputtering, Berube keeps searching for answers

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ struggles to find consistent defensive pairings and more offense.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nov 30, 202236 min

S7 Ep 8Happy days are here again for the Blues

<p>Beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ dramatic turnaround after losing eight straight games.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nov 18, 202234 min

S7 Ep 7Blues’ record-setting slump boggles the mind

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to try to make sense of all that has gone wrong with this hockey team.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nov 9, 202235 min

S7 Ep 6Armstrong comes down hard on reeling Blues

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ five-game losing streak and what GM Doug Armstrong could do if the team does not reverse course.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nov 2, 202231 min

S7 Ep 5Depleted Blues suffer offensive outage

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent Blues downturn with Pavel Buchnevich and Brandon Saad on the injured list.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Oct 27, 202234 min

S7 Ep 4Binnington, Faulk excel as Blues start season 2-0

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s season-opening victories over Columbus and Seattle.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Oct 20, 202230 min

S7 Ep 3Farewell to Klim Kostin, hello to the 2022-23 regular season

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Klim Kostin trade and the team’s final preparations for the regular season.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Oct 12, 202236 min

S7 Ep 2Looking at the impact of Perunovich’s injury and battle for forward roles

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the latest injury suffered by defenseman Scott Perunovich and the ongoing battle for bottom six forward roles.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Sep 29, 202233 min

S7 Ep 1Kyrou’s contract, Scandella’s surgery and Traverse City impressions

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Jordan Kyrou’s contract extension, defenseman Marco Scandella’s hip surgery how the Blues prospects looked at the Traverse City tournament.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Sep 20, 202232 min

S6 Ep 41Farewell to David Perron, Robert Thomas gets paid

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of David Perron, the re-signing of Nick Leddy and the big contract for Robert Thomas.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jul 15, 202234 min

S6 Ep 40Blues prepare for NHL Draft, free agency

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Ville Husso’s likely departure, the team’s attempts to sign David Perron and what needs the Blues hope to meet in this draft.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jul 6, 202235 min

S6 Ep 39Net Front Presence: Blues’ big picture looks promising despite playoff exit

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the franchise after its second-round exit against the Colorado Avalanche.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jun 2, 202236 min

S6 Ep 38Net Front Presence: Blues’ resilience extends series, bodes well for future

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmerman join columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ miraculous comeback victory in Game 5 and how It could benefit the team beyond this season.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 26, 202233 min

S6 Ep 37Net Front Presence: Blues muster feeble Game 4 response, face elimination in Game 5

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmerman joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ Game 4 fiasco and the limited hope for a better outcome Wednesday.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 24, 202234 min

S6 Ep 36Net Front Presence: Blues bounce, pull even in series behind Perron, Binnington

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ two-game split in Colorado and the coming Game 3 in their Western Conference series.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 20, 202231 min

S6 Ep 35Net Front Presence: Blues dispatch Wild, brace for huge challenge against Avalanche

<p>Blues beat reporter Jim Thomas joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the impressive Blues closeout of Minnesota and the underdog status against mighty Colorado.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 16, 202234 min

S6 Ep 34Net Front Presence: Tarasenko leads Blues to brink of series victory

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Jim Thomas joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ 5-2 victory in Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild and the challenge ahead in Game 6.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 11, 202236 min

S6 Ep 33Net Front Presence: State of emergency declared on Blues defense

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the rash of injuries to Blues defensemen as the first-round playoff series against Minnesota continues.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

May 5, 202233 min

S6 Ep 32Net Front Presence: Point streak finally ends as playoffs near

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmerman joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s late-season point streak and its readiness for postseason play.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Apr 27, 202233 min

S6 Ep 31Net Front Presence: Blues’ scoring surge ends with sluggish effort against Boston

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins and the ongoing battle to finish second in the Central Division.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Apr 20, 202233 min

S6 Ep 30Net Front Presence: Krug returns, Blues roll on as postseason nears

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the return of defenseman Torey Krug and the team’s encouraging winning streak.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Apr 13, 202230 min

S6 Ep 29Net Front Presence: Blues roll over Coyotes, eye Wild showdown

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues victory over Arizona, Ville Husso’s firm hold on the starting goaltending job and the coming games with Minnesota.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Apr 5, 202230 min

S6 Ep 28Net Front Presence: Blues ride momentum into challenging Alberta road swing

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ two victories over Vancouver and tough matchups ahead against the Oilers and Flames.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mar 31, 202236 min

S6 Ep 27Net Front Presence: Assessing the Nick Leddy trade and the Blues’ response in Washington

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to break down the Blues’ big move at the trade deadline and the comeback victory against the Capitals.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mar 23, 202231 min

S6 Ep 26Net Front Presence: Assessing the Blues ahead of the NHL trade deadline

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss where the Blues stand as the trade deadline nears.  Limited cap space appears to limit their trade options</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mar 16, 202232 min

S6 Ep 25Net Front Presence: Blues hit offensive rut, face massive near-term challenge

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s sudden offensive slump and the tough games awaiting them on their immediate schedule.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mar 9, 202232 min

S6 Ep 24Net Front Presence: Perron heats up, Binnington works back into Blues’ goaltender rotation

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined Jeff Gordon to discuss the offensive resurgence of winger David Perron and the return of goaltender Jordan Binnington to relevance.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mar 3, 202232 min

S6 Ep 23Net Front Presence: Binnington steps, Blues cap off successful trip

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Jordan Binnington’s winning performance in Philadelphia and the team's successful four-game road swing.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Feb 24, 202236 min

S6 Ep 22Net Front Presence: Blues seek to feast on also-rans during key road swing

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s ongoing excursion to face mostly terrible teams. They need to pile up points while they are there for the taking.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Feb 16, 202237 min

S6 Ep 21Net Front Presence: Berube gets his contract extension, Binnington slump worsens

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the three-year contract extension for coach Craig Berube and Jordan Binnington’s latest flop in goal.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Feb 11, 202231 min

S6 Ep 20Net Front Presence: Assessing the Blues at the All-Star break

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to break down how the forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders fared in the first half of the season.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Feb 2, 202233 min

S6 Ep 19Net Front Presence: Binnington, Blues try to rebound from Monday night meltdown

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the ongoing struggles of goaltender Jordan Binnington and the team-wide breakdown against the Calgary Flames.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 26, 202236 min

S6 Ep 18Net Front Presence: Chris Pronger takes his bow, Ville Husso makes his case

<p>Blues beat reporter Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to reflect on Chris Pronger’s number retirement and the recent play of goaltender Ville Husso.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 18, 202230 min

S6 Ep 17Net Front Presence: Blues deal with the loss of Parayko, Perron, Schenn

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s latest COVID-19 casualties, the unlikely win over Dallas, Evander Kane speculation and the Jack Eichel comeback for the Golden Knights.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 12, 202234 min

S6 Ep 16Net Front Presence: Blues lose Tarasenko, welcome back Bortuzzo from COVID carousel

<p>Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Winter Classic, the loss in Pittsburgh and more roster upheaval.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Jan 6, 202235 min

S6 Ep 15Net Front Presence: Kyrou, Thomas come roaring back for Blues

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, highlighted by the return of forwards Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 30, 202134 min

S6 Ep 14Net Front Presence: State of the Blues, NHL at the pandemic break

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss where the team stands during this pause and where the NHL may be headed.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 23, 202136 min

S6 Ep 13Net Front Presence: Springfield, er, St. Louis Blues keep finding ways to win

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues ability to prosper with an ever-rotating cast of players.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 15, 202132 min

S6 Ep 12Net Front Presence: Injury and COVID woes challenge Blues

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the crisis.</p> <p> </p> <p>0PfxjCqHmsXzQVmkvIKo</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 8, 202131 min

S6 Ep 11Net Front Presence: Blues lose Perron, promote Brown, win consecutive games

<p>Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ recent upturn, the loss of key forward David Perron and the arrival of Logan Brown.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dec 1, 202134 min

S6 Ep 10Net Front Presence: Blues regroup, rediscover offense against Golden Knights

<p>Post-Dispatch beat reporters Jim Thomas and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ 5-2 victory over Vegas and the looming three-game challenge.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nov 23, 202134 min