Episodes
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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 trade part of a bigger plan — or has Anaheim created a McProblem of its own?
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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 organization’s future. Plus, we discuss the biggest question coming out of draft weekend: do the Blues now have too many centers? With Lawrence, Dagenais, McTavish, McMichael, Dvorsky, Thomas and others in the mix, could St. Louis use that depth as trade bait? We also touch on the later-round picks, the decision to wait on defensemen, and what this all means heading into free agency.
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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 draft talk, we react to the shocking trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to Florida, joining brother Matthew on a Panthers team that may have become the NHL's newest superteam. We also discuss the additions of assistant coaches Vinny Prospal and Greg Cronin and what they could bring to Jim Montgomery's staff.
Plus, our favorite draft targets, sleeper prospects, trade-up scenarios, and final predictions ahead of a massive week for the Blues.
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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 prestigious “You Suck" Award? From breakout stars and biggest disappointments to best games, worst losses, and some completely ridiculous categories, we’re putting the entire season on trial. Grab your tuxedo and your toasted ravioli — it’s award season on Puck Watching.
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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.
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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 showed what it could be—just a little too late.
We dive into what really cost them a playoff spot, whether the post-Olympic run was sustainable, and how inconsistency in big moments ultimately sealed their fate. Plus, we look ahead at the NHL Draft Lottery, where the Blues land at 11th overall stuck between contention and opportunity.
They certainly did it their way this season.
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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!
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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 taking shape in St. Louis with Dalibor Dvorsky, Mailloux, and Berggren stepping into bigger roles, plus Cam Fowler’s quiet six-game point streak from the blue line. We discuss the wins over Anaheim, Carolina, and Edmonton, the overtime battle with the Islanders, and what went wrong against Winnipeg — along with what still concerns us despite the team’s recent success. Are the Blues preparing for a playoff push? Or are they giving us false hope?
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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 have impacted those situations.
Despite all the roster shakeups, the Blues have quietly played some of their best hockey since returning from the Olympic break, including a three-game road winning streak. We discuss what’s driving the surge and what this team might look like moving forward.
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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.
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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 chemistry of the Tkachuk-Eichel line, and how Captain Auston Matthews silenced the doubters with a dominant performance against Germany.
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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 snubbed, and discuss the storylines that could define Team USA’s run on the world stage as they chose their first gold medal since 1980 in Lake Placid.
Whether you’re a casual fan or gearing up to lock in for every game, this episode sets the table for our full Olympic coverage moving forward.
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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, what we learned about the future, and why this feels like a natural stopping point before shifting our focus to Team USA and Olympic hockey.
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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 performances. No game-by-game recaps — just honest conversation about where the Blues are, what’s working, and what still feels broken.
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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 — all unscripted, all on the road. A laid-back, honest conversation that feels exactly like a long drive with hockey on your mind.
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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 sustainable, what’s fragile, and what this start might actually tell us about the Blues moving forward.
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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 question: are these wins signs of a playoff-style team—or just wrapping paper over bigger issues?
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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 more than ever, and the goal differential stat that explains everything finally comes into focus.
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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?
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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 best in the business!
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