Net Front Presence

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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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Recent Episodes
  • Blues fall painfully short of advancing, but make great strides
    May 7, 2025 – 31:37
  • Pressure mounts on Winnipeg as Blues flip the playoff momentum
    Apr 28, 2025 – 34:34
  • Blues regroup after losing first two games at Winnipeg
    Apr 22, 2025 – 33:10
  • Blues cap remarkable playoff push, prepare to face Jets
    Apr 17, 2025 – 32:03
  • Blues get an early taste of playoff hockey
    Apr 10, 2025 – 03:28
  • The Jimmy Snuggerud Era begins
    Apr 1, 2025 – 03:08
  • The kids have been all right for the Blues
    Mar 24, 2025 – 03:18
  • Surging Blues tighten Western Conference race
    Mar 13, 2025 – 03:04
  • Blues make positive statement ahead of the trade deadline
    Mar 6, 2025 – 30:57
  • Blues are on a roll heading into their clash with the Great 8
    Feb 27, 2025 – 33:49
  • 4 Nations showdown captivates hockey fans
    Feb 19, 2025 – 36:29
  • Nick Leddy finally returns for the Blues, adding to a strong blue line
    Feb 6, 2025 – 33:26
  • Blues bid farewell to Brandon Saad and his contract
    Jan 30, 2025 – 30:53
  • Blues facing tough road ahead in chase for playoff spot
    Jan 16, 2025 – 38:16
  • Blues offense gets into high gear
    Jan 10, 2025 – 33:55
  • Winter Classic delivers another big win for NHL, Blues
    Jan 2, 2025 – 32:02
  • Assessing the Cam Fowler trade
    Dec 17, 2024 – 34:58
  • Blues follow great road trip with a clunker at home
    Dec 13, 2024 – 30:29
  • Binnington shows why he got the nod for Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-off
    Dec 6, 2024 – 33:42
  • The Jim Montgomery Era begins for the Blues
    Nov 26, 2024 – 34:35
  • Robert Thomas returns, so now the Blues must get back to winning
    Nov 21, 2024 – 32:58
  • Thomas back on the ice, but Blues are still shorthanded and struggling
    Nov 14, 2024 – 30:21
  • Blues lose Philip Broberg, suffer medical scare with Dylan Holloway
    Nov 7, 2024 – 33:06
  • Picking at the wreckage of an 8-1 loss
    Oct 30, 2024 – 33:50
  • Blues try to soldier on without Robert Thomas
    Oct 24, 2024 – 30:21
  • Blues must adjust their defense with Nick Leddy on the shelf
    Oct 17, 2024 – 32:06
  • Blues rally for a dramatic 2-0 season start
    Oct 11, 2024 – 31:11
  • Faulk gets back to full speed, Broberg continues his adaptation
    Oct 3, 2024 – 31:51
  • Bolduc makes strong early impression in his bid for scoring line role
    Sep 26, 2024 – 36:57
  • Blues head to camp without Torey Krug, but with many new faces
    Sep 19, 2024 – 33:27
  • Assessing the Blues’ additions of Philp Broberg and Dylan Holloway
    Aug 22, 2024 – 35:05
  • Assessing the Blues’ draft, trades, Buchnevich contract and development camp
    Jul 3, 2024 – 32:24
  • First round of the NHL Draft is difficult to project
    Jun 27, 2024 – 35:47
  • Blues elevate Steen, put management succession plan in place
    Jun 19, 2024 – 39:27
  • Blues retooling plan has Tom Stillman’s full support
    May 23, 2024 – 34:20
  • Blues stick with Drew Bannister, stay focused on player development
    May 7, 2024 – 31:07
  • Bannister in consideration to remain Blues head coach
    Apr 19, 2024 – 39:29
  • Blues use their remaining games to expedite player development
    Apr 11, 2024 – 37:46
  • Blues bounce back to knock off Oilers, stay in playoff chase
    Apr 2, 2024 – 39:31
  • The playoff math keeps getting tougher for the Blues
    Mar 27, 2024 – 31:37
  • Blues try to shake off tough loss, battle on
    Mar 21, 2024 – 34:21
  • Blues can use final stretch of season for player development
    Mar 12, 2024 – 33:20
  • Breaking down the NHL trade market ahead of the deadline
    Mar 8, 2024 – 35:01
  • Bannister challenges Thomas, Kyrou to get back on track
    Feb 27, 2024 – 34:01
  • Blues suffer reality check as trade deadline nears
    Feb 20, 2024 – 34:53
  • Sizing up the Blues and the Western Conference playoff race
    Feb 6, 2024 – 32:03
  • Bannister shakes up struggling Blues power play
    Jan 11, 2024 – 32:57
  • Blues suffer reality check during difficult stretch of schedule
    Jan 3, 2024 – 37:21
  • Blues extend their 'new coach bump' under Drew Bannister
    Dec 28, 2023 – 34:37
  • Kyrou responds to Blues. Bannister emphasizes accountability.
    Dec 21, 2023 – 36:01
Recent Reviews
  • TKHOG
    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!
  • Goon Squad Captain
    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
  • Craigyoung5
    A perfect weekly listen
    My favorite Blues podcast. Was great when it was JT, TT, and Gordo, but think Matthew and Gordo have an ideal chemistry. Gordo has an excellent history-of-the-Blues and the league perspective and Matthew adds a ton of interesting, newer stats and trends to think about. Good stuff fellas
  • Gabriel 19891098
    Great Content!
    And Thanks for the regularity! Please work on the scratchy connection though, hard on the ears! LGB Boys:-)
  • Estrux
    Snap Crackle Pop
    Is Jim calling in on an old phonograph?? The clicking/popping noises are like nails on a chalkboard. Get the poor guy a new phone!! Other than that, the content is decent, maybe consider having a guest player/alumni interview from time to time.
  • JJ.Beasley
    Keep it coming!
    Jim’s transition from football to hockey has been great. Tom and Jeff are knowledgeable and calm admits the storm the fan base can be. I love being able to keep up with the Blues from 1500 miles away. By far my favorite podcast. Definitely improvements to be made, like audio from coach and player interviews as well as feedback on it. But a good job is made to discuss feelings from interviews. Keep them coming! P.S. I pay for the STL post dispatch online subscription. I’d love to pay to help out the sports writing and podcasts, to help fund these and travel instead of whatever small percentage goes to the sports.
  • Raul Duke's Atty's Asst
    Get A Producer
    A podcast like this needs sound. I get the info you’re dishing in my group text. Play some words from players and coaches, that’s who fans want to hear from 😕
  • Bernie's Blazer
    A Must-Subscribe for Blues Fans
    JR, Tom Timmerman and The Hockey Guy make up a formidable first line of Blues talk. Honest, informed opinions & news on a team each of the hosts is palpably passionate about. A must-listen for any dedicated Blues fan.
  • Gw guy
    Net Front Stands Out
    A good review of trending developments regarding the St Louis Blues. The show provides a good mix of news and opinions from Gordon and others including both of the beat writers.
  • Tcb6443
    Love the Dedicated Blues Content
    I wait for this to come out every week. JR's insight is always interesting and informative. Can we get this going more frequently? Keep it up.
  • Urik76895
    Very enjoyable and informative
    Quick and very informative. Great podcast.
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