St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence

Sports EN ↓ 169 episodes

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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.stltoday.com

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

Blues can’t deliver a sweep for their dads 29.11.2023

Blues 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.

Blues regain their identity after two West Coast losses 21.11.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues come together, rout two traditional NHL powers 15.11.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues take 'a step in the right direction' in recent games 08.11.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues still searching for an offensive spark 02.11.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues lineup change failed to produce 26.10.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues look to generate more offense after low-scoring start 18.10.2023

Blues 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.

Assessing the Western Conference and the Blues' postseason hopes 12.10.2023

Post-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.

Blues set their forward lines, defensive pairings ahead of opener 05.10.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torey Krug remains a Blue, looks to redeem himself after tough season 27.09.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schenn gets his ‘C’, prospects show their stuff for Blues 20.09.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dalibor Dvorsky stands out at Blues development camp 06.07.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues add Kevin Hayes, load up with centers, defensemen at NHL Draft 30.06.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues are positioned to add impact players at NHL Draft 22.06.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Thomas bids farewell, Armstrong outlines summer plans 20.04.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the Blues’ not-so-special teams 11.04.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Net Front Presence: Vladimir Tarasenko gets to take a bow 06.04.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues continue their late-season offensive surge 29.03.2023

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues fall asleep offensively, give David Perron fitting tribute 22.03.2023

St. Louis Blues Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s flat performance against Detroit and the warm reception ex-Blue David Perron got from former teammates and St. Louis hockey fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retooled Blues begin showing more life 15.03.2023

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s somewhat improved play during the stretch run of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assessing Jakub Vrana and the new-look Blues forward lines 09.03.2023

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the play of newcomer Jakub Vrana and how the forward lines shake out going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assessing the Blues’ return in the frantic NHL trade market 01.03.2023

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to review how the Blues fared amid all the wheeling and dealing around the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After trading O’Reilly, Armstrong keeps looking to sell 23.02.2023

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the ongoing trade rumblings surrounding this team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbashev, O’Reilly put on a show for NHL scouts 15.02.2023

Post-Dispatch St. Louis Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss a variety of hockey topics, including the strong play of Ivan Barbashev and Ryan O’Reilly ahead of the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assessing the trade market for Tarasenko after his All-Star Game performance 08.02.2023

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Vladimir Tarasenko’s showing at the NHL All-Star Game and where he might land before the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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