Synopsis
Net Front Presence. The NHL podcast featuring The Post-Dispatch's Jeff Gordon and Tom Timmermann. They bring you the NHL news and the latest on the St. Louis Blues.Be sure to subscribe.
Episodes
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Bannister shakes up struggling Blues power play
11/01/2024 Duration: 32minPost-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the changes interim coach Drew Bannister made to the team’s power play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues suffer reality check during difficult stretch of schedule
03/01/2024 Duration: 36minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues extend their 'new coach bump' under Drew Bannister
28/12/2023 Duration: 34minPost-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ 5-1 start interim coach Drew Bannister and the strong play of key young players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kyrou responds to Blues. Bannister emphasizes accountability.
21/12/2023 Duration: 35minPost-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Jordan Kyrou drama and coach Drew Bannister’s response to a really bad loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Breaking down the firing of Craig Berube
13/12/2023 Duration: 39minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Binnington saves the day in Vegas
06/12/2023 Duration: 30minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues can’t deliver a sweep for their dads
29/11/2023 Duration: 37minBlues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues- victory in Chicago and their loss at Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues regain their identity after two West Coast losses
21/11/2023 Duration: 30minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues come together, rout two traditional NHL powers
15/11/2023 Duration: 33minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues take 'a step in the right direction' in recent games
08/11/2023 Duration: 31minSt. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues still searching for an offensive spark
02/11/2023 Duration: 36minSt. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Blues lineup change failed to produce
26/10/2023 Duration: 23minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues look to generate more offense after low-scoring start
18/10/2023 Duration: 30minBlues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues inability to score goals during their 1-0-1 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Assessing the Western Conference and the Blues' postseason hopes
12/10/2023 Duration: 25minPost-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to assess the Blues' place in the Western Conference pecking order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues set their forward lines, defensive pairings ahead of opener
05/10/2023 Duration: 28minBlues 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Torey Krug remains a Blue, looks to redeem himself after tough season
27/09/2023 Duration: 30minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Schenn gets his ‘C’, prospects show their stuff for Blues
20/09/2023 Duration: 32minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dalibor Dvorsky stands out at Blues development camp
06/07/2023 Duration: 33minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues add Kevin Hayes, load up with centers, defensemen at NHL Draft
30/06/2023 Duration: 34minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blues are positioned to add impact players at NHL Draft
22/06/2023 Duration: 32minPost-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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.