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Send us a text It’s getting ugly. The Blues let another game slip away — five goals against at home for the third time this season — and there’s no hiding from the truth. We talk last night's brutal start, a defense in disarray, and a team that still can’t decide what it wants to be. From Montgomery’s blunt postgame comments to the players’ lack of urgency, these two games feel like January 2025 a...

Send us a text  In our first edition of The Midweek Shift , we’re joined by Blues TV and Radio Color Analyst Joey Vitale. A former NHL forward with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes, Joey skated alongside stars like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin before returning home to St. Louis, where he’s now one of the most recognizable voices in Blues broadcasting. A proud CBC High School alum, Jo...

Send us a text The St. Louis Blues kicked off the week with a strong win over the Vancouver Canucks, only to stumble hard against the Chicago Blackhawks in a loss that raised eyebrows. But they bounced back with a gritty win over the Dallas Stars, salvaging two out of three games in a turbulent stretch. We break down the highs and lows—from Jimmy Snuggerud’s stellar week to Joel Hofer’s struggles...

Send us a text The Blues season has officially begun! Tune into hear our thoughts on a disastrous opening game of the season and a promising response from the Blues on the road in Calgary all thanks to goalie Joel Hofer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text NHL All-Star and Blues Assistant Captain Robert Thomas drops by Puck Watching for an exclusive deep dive into the Blues' jaw-dropping playoff push last season. From locker room energy to personal breakthroughs, Thomas shares what sparked the turnaround—and why this year’s squad might be even hungrier. With the puck set to drop in just 4 days, we get his unfiltered take on what’s nex...

Send us a text In this episode, we round out our season predictions with a deep dive into the Blues' defensive core and the goalie tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. With preseason underway and the team still searching for their first win, we ask the big question: should fans be worried? We break down the early struggles, spotlight key players, and share our honest take as the countdown t...

Send us a text Hall of Famer. Stanley Cup Champion. Blues legend. Chris Pronger joins the show for a deep dive into one of the most remarkable careers in NHL history. From becoming the first defenseman since Bobby Orr to capture the Hart Trophy, to battling through relentless injuries, Pronger’s story is as gritty as it is inspiring. But his impact on the game didn’t end when he hung up the skates...

Send us a text Puck Watching's is BACK! We are kicking off our weekly content by offering a bit of preview into what to expect from this Blues offensive core this season. We address the biggest question marks headed into this season and the expectations that surround players as we reach a month out from the season. Warning, there are some BOLD takes in this one! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Send us a text There may not be much going on in the Blues/hockey world, but there is plenty to talk about when it comes to the Blues biggest rivals in the central division this year. Where do all the teams stack up? Are there teams that the Blues need to improve against in order to be successful this season? Hear that discussion as well as some viewer hot takes and a Blues mock draft by the decad...

Send us a text In another edition of our offseason series, we bring to you our thoughts on the unexpected move from the Blues to move on from longtime TV Play-by-Play announcer John Kelly. We also breakdown the newly released schedule for the Blues. What point of the year is the toughest test for the Blues? Can they contend to be on top of the central division? Tune into hear our conversation.  Ho...

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the Blues’ surprise first-round draft pick—Justin Carbonneau. Was it a reach or a hidden gem? We break down his explosive upside and how he might reshape the team’s depth on the wing. Plus, the Blues weren’t done there. With a flurry of new signings, they’ve reinforced the center position with grit and experience. Is the front office signaling more move...

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into our thoughts on the newest permanent logo for the St. Louis Blues. Is it a failure or is it a perfect fit for this team? Hear about that as well as our thoughts before free agency begins on July 1st. Will the Blues splash? Can they sign Hofer? Tune into hear our thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by one of Blues Twitter’s sharpest voices — Sam, better known as @stlanalytics. Known for breaking down the game with stats, insight, and a healthy dose of fandom, Sam walks us through the story behind his account, how he views the Blues' current roster through the lens of analytics, and which prospects fans should be excited about. We dig into the good...

Send us a text Get ready for Part 2 of our conversation with Blues President and CEO of Business Operations, Chris Zimmerman. This time, we dive into his incredible journey with the Blues and how his leadership has fueled a transformation in the St. Louis community. From securing the 2025 Frozen Four to spearheading the most impactful Hockey Fights Cancer initiative in the NHL, Chris has played a...

Send us a text In this episode, we were proud to welcome Chris Zimmerman to the show in our first offseason edition! Chris details his journey that led up to his success with the St. Louis Blues. Whether it was time as a player, assistant coach, or a business executive helping build Tiger Woods' golf brand, Chris has had a long, illustrious career that he helps breakdown for us! Stay tuned for Par...

Send us a text In our final episode talking about the 2024-25 season, we give our thoughts on the highs and lows of this Blues season. Who exceeded expectations? Who fell below the standard? What clicked for the Blues to finally climb out of their "retool"? Find out our thoughts on those questions and much more as we also host our first annual Puck Watching Awards Ceremony! Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Send us a text In this episode we recap the Blues brutal loss to the Winnipeg Jets blowing a 3-1 lead with 1.6 seconds left to go in the 3rd period. The Blues fought hard all game but their achilles heel all season, keeping leads late in periods, ultimately brought their demise. We also give our playoff grades for players that were under the most pressure to perform the Blues in these playoffs. Tu...

Send us a text In this episode we break down last night's dominant Blues performance at home with Jon Gruden in attendance! Lots of contributions from the Blues lineup last night, but one of the defining factors still was Connor Hellebuyck who looked questionable again. Tune into hear our thoughts on that matter and many more as we look ahead to game 7 tomorrow in Winnipeg!  Hosted by Simplecast,...

Send us a text In this shorter episode, we dive into a disappointing result in Game 5 in Winnipeg against the Jets. There was some controversy that we sought to address, but the Blues were the inferior team fair and square on Wednesday night. Do they have it in them to send it back to Winnipeg and win Game 6? Tune into hear our thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Send us a text The Blues DOMINATE in games 3 and 4 and are now all the way back in this series as we are tied 2-2 going back to Winnipeg Wednesday night for Game 5. The Blues defensemen have stepped up in massive ways during the homestand and have played a crucial role in evening this series. Connor Hellebuyck has looked like a shadow of himself as the Blues have made him extremely uncomfortable....

Send us a text Tune in to the heart of playoff hockey as we break down the St. Louis Blues' electrifying Game 3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the Enterprise Center. From Pavel Buchnevich's stunning hat trick to Cam Fowler's record-setting five-point performance, we’ll explore how the Blues roared back into the series with a commanding 7-2 win. We also discuss the strategies that silenced Winni...

Send us a text The Blues find themselves down 0-2 after a tough two games on the road in Winnipeg in the opening round.. The Blues didn't play their worst hockey by any stretch in either game but some miscues and playing a team like the Jets didn't mesh well and now we are in a big hole. On the upside, we are heading back to STL for Game 3 on Thursday night at Enterprise where the Blues will look...

Send us a text The St. Louis Blues defeated the Utah Hockey Club 6-1 in thrilling fashion on Tuesday night to clinch their first playoff spot in 3 seasons. The drought is over and the Blues slide into the Wild Card 2 spot in the West and have their first date with the Presidents Trophy winner Winnipeg Jets. The Jets have had some disappointing early round exits despite some fantastic regular seaso...

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the St. Louis Blues' recent struggles on the road, as their franchise-record 12-game winning streak came to an end with a tough loss to the Winnipeg Jets followed by defeats against the Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken. With three losses in a row, the Blues find themselves at a critical juncture in their season as they continue to deal with injuries....

Send us a text It was a pleasure to welcome Western Michigan product Jamal Mayers to the show as he breaks down a bit of his journey in the NHL and addresses the differences in the game from his 1st year in the league to now. We also talk about his time in STL and what he sees that is so special in this Blues team. Be sure to give our full podcast a listen with these links below! Hosted by Simplec...