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The Blues landed Mason McTavish — but why was Anaheim willing to move on? Mike from DucksNPucks joins us to break down the McTavish trade from the Ducks' side, what St. Louis is getting, and whether Anaheim will regret moving the young center. We also talk Ross Johnston signing with the Blues and the absolute chaos surrounding Leo Carlsson's massive offer sheet from Philadelphia. Was the McTavish...

The Blues made major noise at the NHL Draft, and we’re breaking it all down. On this episode of Puck Watching, we recap the Blues’ first-round selections of Tynan Lawrence and Maddox Dagenais, two center prospects who add even more depth down the middle. We also dive into the blockbuster move for Mason McTavish, what the Blues gave up to Anaheim, and whether this is the kind of swing that changes...

The NHL Draft is finally here, and the Blues hold three first-round picks (11, 15, and 29) in what could be the most important draft weekend of the franchise's recent era. This week on Puck Watching, we break down the latest rumors, debate whether Alex Steen should make a blockbuster move up the board for Ivar Stenberg, and discuss the top prospects who could be targets for St. Louis. Before the d...

Welcome to the second annual Puck Watching Awards! The season is over, the emotions have settled (kind of), and now it’s time to hand out the hardware. We’re breaking down the best, worst, most frustrating, and most unforgettable moments from the St. Louis Blues season. Who takes home Team MVP? Who was the Breakout Player of the Year ? Which player had us screaming at our TVs? And who gets the pre...

The Blues offseason is anything but quiet. We break down the NHL Conference Finals, coaching changes in St. Louis, Springfield's Calder Cup run, IIHF action, and why prospects like Justin Carbonneau, Adam Jiricek, Otto Stenberg, Theo Lindstein and Love Harenstam have Blues fans excited for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

The Blues didn’t make the playoffs—but they didn’t go down quietly. After finishing just four points short, we break down a season that was defined by a late surge, a new identity, and a first line that completely took over down the stretch. From Robert Thomas’ breakout late goal scoring push to Jimmy Snuggerud’s electric rookie run, to the emergence of a line that carried the offense, this team s...

We’re back live ahead of Blues vs Ducks after a wild two-week stretch. A red-hot run after the break gave St. Louis real playoff hope, but back-to-back tough losses to the Sharks and Kings may have ended it. We break down the collapse, the rise of Snuggerud and the youth core, and what this team actually is right now as we watch the Blues vs. Ducks live! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

The Blues just keep winning. Since the Olympic break, St. Louis has gone 7-2-1, and somehow the team looks faster, younger, and more dangerous after the trade deadline. We break down what’s fueling the Blues’ hot stretch, including Robert Thomas’ 9-game point streak (6G, 8A), Jimmy Snuggerud’s breakout performances, and Joel Hofer’s outstanding goaltending. We also dive into the youth movement tak...

The St. Louis Blues made massive moves at the trade deadline, dealing captain Brayden Schenn to the Islanders and Justin Faulk to Detroit. We break down both trades, evaluate the returns, and discuss what these moves signal about the future direction of the franchise. We also dive into the rumored deals involving Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko that never materialized and how no-trade clauses may...

They have finally DONE IT! The Americans are gold medalists in the winter Olympics for the first time since 1980. 46 years to the day of the Miracle on Ice became the scene of a Connor Hellebuyck masterclass and all-time performance from the Hughes brothers against the foe of the century in Canada. We'll break our reactions to the games down for you all in our last episode covering USA Hockey. Hos...

Three games, three wins, and a direct ticket to the Quarterfinals. Team USA has officially finished the 2026 Olympic preliminary round with a perfect 3-0 record, but the journey through Group C was anything but easy. In this episode, we break down the gritty details of the wins over Latvia, Denmark, and Germany. We analyze the goaltending battle between Hellebuyck and Swayman, the instant chemistr...

With the Blues on pause, we officially flip the switch to Olympic hockey coverage . In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about Team USA’s path to the Olympics —from how the tournament is structured to what group play will look like as the U.S. squares off against Denmark, Germany, and Latvia . We dive into which players we’re most excited to watch, debate who might’ve been sn...

The last two weeks said everything the standings already hinted at. The Blues found ways to compete, flashes of energy from the kids, and brief moments where it looked like things were turning — but the same patterns kept resurfacing. Second-period collapses, late goals against, special teams swings, and a roster that never fully settled defined this stretch. We break down what actually mattered,...

The Blues didn’t play four perfect games — but they played four that force bigger questions. We break down whether this team is actually improving or just being held together by goaltending and effort, and ask if Joel Hofer has quietly taken control of the net. We dig into the recent coaching staff change, Jordan Kyrou’s struggles, and why special teams keep undoing otherwise competitive performan...

Recorded during our drive from Utah to Vegas, this road-trip episode turns into a wide-ranging hockey conversation. We dive into the current state of the St. Louis Blues, reflect on our favorite Blues moments over the years, and talk through what this team feels like right now as fans. We also branch out into NHL talk, fan culture in new markets, and even some classic St. Louis sports discussion —...

The Blues are 2–0 to start 2026, but the bigger question is how they’re getting there. Strong goaltending, heavy minutes from the top of the lineup, and timely goals have carried them early, while familiar issues — turnovers, second-period lapses, and thin margins — still linger beneath the surface. Using recent performances from Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich , we zoom out to evaluate what’s...

It’s a Christmas Eve edition of the pod as we sort out whether the Blues belong on the Naughty or Nice list. From frustrating slow starts and special-teams struggles to Joel Hofer’s shutouts and Justin Faulk’s career-year resurgence, we debate which version of this team is real. We break down the Blues’ identity crisis, hand out Christmas gifts to the biggest risers, and ask the ultimate holiday q...

This week felt like a snapshot of the entire Blues season. One-goal wins, lopsided losses, and a team that struggles to control games even when it scores first. We break down what went wrong in Nashville, what went right against Chicago, and why this roster’s lack of margin for error keeps showing up when adversity hits. Plus, Robert Thomas continues to heat up, depth players are being asked to do...

The Blues keep winning north of the border… and keep falling apart in the States. We break down a wild week featuring a Ducks collapse, a Bruins letdown, Hofer’s monster night in Ottawa, and a gutsy win in Montreal. Injuries, goalie drama, special teams chaos — and the same big question: why does this team only show up in Canada? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Blues legend and longtime TV analyst Bernie Federko joins the Midweek Shift for an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the 2025–26 St. Louis Blues . We break down this team’s identity, the evolution of the blue line, Binnington’s play, the rise of young guys like Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, and what has to click for the Blues to turn their season around. Enjoy this fun discussion with one of the...

Send us a text The Blues dropped two more OT heartbreakers this week against Toronto and Philadelphia but finally snapped the losing streak with a regulation win over the Islanders. We break down Faulk’s milestone week, the team’s continued OT struggles, the emerging chemistry on lines featuring Kyrou, Holloway, Suter, and Dvorsky, and how St. Louis managed to close out a much-needed win in New Yo...

Send us a text  The Blues are officially on autopilot. After another stretch of blown leads, flat second periods, and lifeless responses, St. Louis is spiraling into a full-on identity crisis. In this episode, we break down the Calgary, Philadelphia, and Vegas games, dig into the alarming trends behind the numbers, and explain why the Blues’ issues go far deeper than bad luck or a bad week. From s...

Send us a text The Blues snapped their seven-game skid with a gutsy win over Edmonton, but inconsistency still haunts them. Luke and Nick break down Jordan Kyrou’s response to being healthy scratched, Binnington’s wild week (including stealing Ovi’s 900th puck), and Joel Hofer’s breakout performance as this team continues to search for an identity.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Send us a text The St. Louis Blues have dropped seven straight — their longest skid since 2022 — and the warning lights are flashing. Luke and Nick dive deep into what’s gone wrong, from the goaltending collapse (.837 team save percentage) to the defensive breakdowns that keep haunting this team. We analyze Jim Montgomery’s postgame comments, the ripple effects of losing Thomas and Neighbours, and...

Send us a text In our second edition of "The Midweek Shift", we shift from interviews to a short breakdown of what happened in the last 3 games for the Blues as they are now winless in their last 5 games. Tune into hear our take on the surprising struggles of this team who keep finding new ways to lose.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...