Blues Central

Joel Hofer is giving the St. Louis Blues reasons to believe, but Jordan Binnington’s slow start raises a question they can’t ignore. After nine games, is this team finding its footing, or are the toughest decisions still ahead? On this episode of Blues Central, Ethan Hannaford and Thomas Welch break down the Blues’ 4-4-1 start to the 2026-27 NHL season and whether their win over the Winnipeg Jets can spark a turnaround. The hosts examine the growing goaltending debate, Binnington’s potential trade value, Philip Broberg’s impact, and how injuries are testing the Blues’ depth. They also discuss opportunities for Aleksanteri Kaskimaki and Otto Stenberg, plus what the top line needs to deliver. With Vegas, Carolina, Montreal, and Boston coming to Enterprise Center, Ethan and Thomas consider what a successful homestand would reveal about this St. Louis Blues team. 👑 Presented by DraftKings Sports. The Crown is Yours ♻️ Sponsored by PLM Companies https://plmcompanies.com/ Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Wallace catches up with legendary St. Louis Blues & NHL enforcer Tony Twist. #nascar #racing #kennywallace #tonytwist #nhl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Blues are starting to find their rhythm! After back-to-back impressive victories, including a dominant 7-2 win over the Ottawa Senators and a shutout of the Dallas Stars, are the Blues proving they can be a legitimate playoff contender in the loaded Western Conference? On this episode of Blues Central, Joe Roderick and Claibs break down the Blues' recent turnaround, the offensive explosion against Ottawa, and the players who need to step up as injuries begin to test the team's depth. With Dylan Holloway still searching for his first goal and expectations rising for Robert Thomas, who needs to take their game to the next level? The guys also discuss Jim Montgomery's job security, the impact of young players getting opportunities, the importance of strong goaltending from Joel Hofer, and whether the Blues have enough talent to compete with Western Conference powerhouses like Colorado and Vegas. Plus, with matchups against Minnesota and Nashville ahead and a five-game homestand on the horizon, can the Blues build momentum and establish themselves as a serious playoff threat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Blues skid through the first week, but the first line breaks through for six combined points on Saturday night. Join Hunter Mulholland on The Hunter Mulholland Show to catch up with the latest on the Blues. #nhl #stlouisblues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the St. Louis Blues already in trouble, or is it too early to panic? On the season premiere of Blues Central, Thomas Welch is joined by Mike Claiborne to break down the Blues' rocky start, their disappointing performance against the Chicago Blackhawks, and why there's still plenty of reason for optimism. The guys discuss the team's ongoing struggles with consistency, the growing pains of a revamped roster, and whether Jim Montgomery can find the right line combinations to get the Blues back on track. They also examine the slow start from Robert Thomas and the top line, the impressive early contributions from Connor McMichael and Mason McTavish, and the impact of injuries to Logan Mailloux, Tyler Tucker, and Alexey Toropchenko. Plus, how much should Blues fans expect from exciting young defensemen Adam Jiricek and Theo Lindstein? Can Brandon Carlo help transform the penalty kill? And will the Blues' improved physicality and depth finally translate into wins? Claibs explains why patience is critical, why the Blues may actually have a more talented roster than last season, and what needs to happen before this group can become a legitimate contender. Is it time to worry about the Blues, or should fans trust the process? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to STL Sports Central for weekly Blues Central episodes, postgame reactions, analysis, and everything surrounding St. Louis hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices