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Net Front Presence

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Blues
NHL
Robert Thomas
Doug Armstrong
Jim Montgomery
Drew Bannister
Jordan Kyrou
Pavel Buchnevich
Joel Hofer
Jordan Binnington
Dylan Holloway
Colton Parayko
Playoffs
Cam Fowler
NHL Draft
Jordan Kairou
Dalibor Dvorsky
Colorado Avalanche
Goaltending
NHL Playoffs

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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Latest Episodes

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' top line breaking out with six points in a win over Columbus, the injuries on the fourth line leading to the first call-up of the season, and the ever-changing worl... more

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the first two games of the Blues' regular season -- a 4-0 win in Dallas and a 6-1 loss in Colorado -- and what the team can take out of them.

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the results of the roster battles for the final forward spots, break down the injuries to Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker, plus preview the start of the 2026-27 season in Dall... more

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the potential opening night lineup that the Blues showed on the first day of training camp, plus discuss the conversation surrounding Jimmy Snuggerud's next contract.

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Recent Guests

Nick Saracino
St. Louis native representing Italy in the Olympics.
Italian National Hockey Team
Episode: How a St. Louis native is representing Italy at the Olympics
Alexandre Jacques
Head coach of Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Episode: Talking Justin Carbonneau as the Blues head home from Canada happy
Conor Ryan
Bruins beat writer for boston.com
boston.com
Episode: Jim Montgomery Week: Verbal spat with Jordan Binnington, then return to Boston
Steve Konowalchuk
Head coach of Springfield
Springfield Thunderbirds
Episode: Steve Konowalchuk provides updates from the AHL as goalie interference takes center stage in St. Louis
Micah McCurdy
Founder and operator of hockeyviz.com
Episode: Making sense of Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch and the Blues analytics
Sean Shapiro
Detroit-based hockey writer
Elite Prospects, DLLS
Episode: Blues defense, goaltending in disarray as losing streak reaches five
John Kelly
Former Blues broadcaster now with the LA Kings
LA Kings
Episode: John Kelly talks about his return to St. Louis; Blues' stingy defense returns
Jim Thomas
Former Post-Dispatch beat writer for the Blues and the Rams, author of The Franchise, St. Louis Blues
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Episode: Blues rebound from opening night loss, and Jim Thomas talks new Blues book
Doug Armstrong
General Manager of the St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Episode: Doug Armstrong joins the show as Blues set to open regular season

Hosts

Matthew DeFranks
Blues beat writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and host of Net Front Presence.
Nathan Mills
Co-host and contributor to Blues coverage; on-location presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Spark

    On the last episode at some point you brought up the fact that this team lacks spark at times. I agree 100, look at the roster, outside of Schenn, Walker or Tucker who do you have w the makeup to go out and provide a spark?

    I think that was the thought process with the Lucic PTO, they know they need this element, he apparently didn’t have enough left in the tank. They still need to address this issue going forward in my opinion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goon Squad Captain
    United States10 months ago
  • Love the content

    I’ll take all the content on the Blues I can get. Really love the interviews you have added this year

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goon Squad Captain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great info. Poor audio quality. Slow pace.

    Great Blues info from a well respected journalist. No frills and frequently monotone. Microphone audio quality could use an upgrade.

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    RetroNerd STL
    United Statesa year ago
  • No more Net Front Presence for ME!

    I love the Blues, but we’ve moved from the area in 2013 and I used to listen to the Net Front Presence, BUT NO MORE! Now that you have to subscribe to the Post Dispatch to hear their opinion. I’M DONE with the podcast. Adios greedy owners!

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    1
    TKHOG
    United States2 years ago
  • Kyrou-Mile Hoffman

    Love the show! Last pod you guys were discussing Kyrou and trying to draw parallels of players who just have talent coming out of their ears and just never put it all together. The name that immediately popped into my mind was Mike Hoffman who briefly played here.

    Guy can score goals he has everywhere he has played but always leave fans and coaches wanting more and has a bit of a sketchy attitude? That screams Kyrou at this point in his career. Scary thought but am I close?

    Blues fan Matt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goon Squad Captain
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate timely Blues insights and a clear focus on roster and strategy.
A must-listen for Blues fans; informed opinions and steady chemistry between hosts.
Interviews add depth and variety, though occasionally audio quality is noted as a viewer issue.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How a St. Louis native is representing Italy at the Olympics
Q: So when did you first consider going to play professionally in Italy?
After graduating from Providence, I started bouncing around the minors and got an opportunity to play in Europe, where I began exploring my family lineage for Italian citizenship.
How a St. Louis native is representing Italy at the Olympics
Q: What was it like for you receiving the call or the news that you would be on the Italian Olympic hockey team?
It was a great feeling; obtaining my Italian citizenship took a few years, and receiving the call was a huge relief and exciting moment for me.
Jim Montgomery Week: Verbal spat with Jordan Binnington, then return to Boston
Q: From your perspective, what do you think was the connection between Montgomery and the Bruins?
He brought the fresh air the team needed, changing the dynamics and connecting with the younger players.
Jim Montgomery Week: Verbal spat with Jordan Binnington, then return to Boston
Q: How would you characterize the Jim Montgomery era?
Complicated, maybe Matt is the right word. Bit of a roller coaster with key roles in a record setting season.
Taking listener questions as Blues miss opportunities on five-game road trip
Q: Why is Nick Bjugstad sitting out?
It likely comes down to playing style and the competition for spots in the lineup, as he does not fit the physical identity desired for certain lines.

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A Blues-focused sports show that blends on-the-ground beat reporting with analytical takes and roster-strategy talk. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into team performance, injuries, leadership, and trade/development moves, plus frequent references to goaltending and forward depth. The hosts typically pair insider context from St. Louis media with data-driven angles, and occasional guest perspectives from hockey analysts, coaches, and players. The show stands out for its consistent localization (St. Louis and Blues-centric) paired with timely off-ice business and draft discussions, making it a strong fit for hardcore fans, local sports marketers, and brands seeking engaged, niche hockey audiences.

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Recent guests on Net Front Presence include:

1. Nick Saracino
2. Alexandre Jacques
3. Conor Ryan
4. Steve Konowalchuk
5. Micah McCurdy
6. Sean Shapiro
7. John Kelly
8. Jim Thomas

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