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Thomas Welch and Mike Meyer breakdown the Blues trading winger Zachary Bolduc for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux with an immediate reaction, discuss what this might mean for the rest of free agency as well as the offseason, and what this team looks like subtracting Bolduc but adding Mailloux to your defensive core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Blues miraculous run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs ends in heartbreaking fashion. The Winnipeg Jets eliminate the Blues in Game 7 in Double Overtime. Ethan Hannaford, Thomas Welch, Mike Meyer, and Jacob Stanoch bring you all of the coverage on the Blues Hub Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Welch, along with Jacob Stanoch, Brendan Schaffer and Ethan Hannaford give their reactions to Game 6 of the first round series between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets at the Enterprise Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blues drop Game 5 against the Winnipeg Jets and will face elimination in on Friday in St. Louis. Join Ethan Hannaford, Mike Meyer, Thomas Welch, and Jacob Stanoch break down the loss on the Blues Hub Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Stanoch and Thomas Welch start your postgame show and then are joined by Brenden Schaeffer and Ethan Hannaford from Enterprise after the Blues ties the series with the Jets at 2 games a piece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Stanoch and Thomas Welch get you started and later, joined by Ethan Hannaford and Brenden Schaeffer from Enterprise Center to talk about the Blues Game 3 win over the Winnipeg Jets in the 1st Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Stanoch, Thomas Welch, and Mike Meyer bring you their reactions to the Blues Game 1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Stanoch and Mike Meyer bring you tonight's Blues Hub Postgame after the Blues punch their ticket to the playoffs with a dominant win over Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Stanoch and Thomas Welch come to you after the Blues play the Red Wings on Tuesday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Grimsey is joined by Jamal Mayers to talk about the red hot St. Louis Blues. Plus Mike Meyers joins to talk Dalibor Dvorsky and Jimmy Snuggerud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Blues hold of the Predators by a score of 3-2. Jacob Stanoch and Mike Meyer bring you Blues Hub Postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan Hannaford and Thomas Welch host Blues Hub Postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan Hannaford and Jacob Stanoch with the postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a recap of the latest Blues Hub Postgame podcast hosted by Jacob Stanoch and Mike Meyer: Recap of the St. Louis Blues' 3-1 Victory Over the Minnesota Wild Jacob and Mike broke down what they called one of the Blues’ most dominant performances of the season, securing a crucial win against a team they had yet to defeat. The victory was significant as it kept the Blues in the heated wildcard race. Key Takeaways from the Game Jordan Kyrou’s Hat Trick: Kyrou was the standout performer, netting three goals, including a wraparound goal, a close-range cleanup, and an empty-netter. This marked his fifth career hat trick, and both hosts emphasized how Kyrou is evolving into a more complete player. Defensive Strength Without Pareko: Despite missing Colton Pareko, the Blues’ defensive core held strong, thanks to key performances from veterans like Cam Fowler, Nick Leddy, and Justin Faulk. The team's ability to limit mistakes and maintain defensive pressure was a major factor in the win. Brayden Schenn’s Impact: Schenn set the tone with an early net-front goal, continuing his leadership both offensively and defensively. Strong Fourth Line Play: The physicality and grinding style of the fourth line (Toropchenko, Walker, and Faksa) played a crucial role in keeping the Wild at bay while also creating scoring opportunities. Statistical Highlights The Blues outshot the Wild 27-18 and dominated faceoffs with a 60.8% win rate. The Blues’ defensive discipline shined, allowing only five shots against in the third period. The Wild edged the Blues in physicality (19 hits to 17), but the Blues' forechecking and positioning minimized high-danger chances. Looking Ahead The Blues now shift focus to their next game against the Anaheim Ducks, which will feature a special ceremony honoring Brayden Schenn’s 1,000th career game. Goaltending decisions remain a discussion point, as Joel Hofer played a solid game, but Mike believes the team may return to Jordan Binnington for the upcoming matchup. The hosts also touched on the wildcard race, noting Vancouver’s win over Chicago, which impacts the standings. Overall, the episode provided an in-depth analysis of the game, highlighted standout performances, and set the stage for the Blues’ upcoming challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline & Team Outlook The Blues finished their West Coast trip with a 2-1 OT loss to the Kings but remain just one point out of a wildcard spot. Despite trade speculation, GM Doug Armstrong chose not to make any moves at the deadline, signaling confidence in the current roster. Braden Schenn was a trade target, notably for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but opted to stay in St. Louis, citing loyalty to the team and his captaincy. Injuries played a role in the decision-making, particularly Colton Pareko’s knee injury, which will sideline him for the regular season. Trade Deadline Winners & Losers Mayers highlighted Dallas and Colorado as the biggest winners at the deadline. The Stars' addition of Rantanen strengthens their playoff push, while the Avalanche bolstered their depth down the middle with key acquisitions. Blues’ Playoff Push & Key Players The Blues need to maintain a “win two out of every three” mindset to stay competitive. Jordan Binnington was named the player of the week for his strong performances in net. Key players like Pavel Buchnevich, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Schenn need to step up offensively. Pareko’s absence will require increased contributions from defensemen like Justin Faulk and Nick Leddy. Prospect Updates AHL affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds are surging, with goaltenders Colton Ellis and Vadim Zarenko leading the way. Ellis recently signed a two-year extension with the Blues. Defenseman Will McIsaac, a 2024 draft pick, is excelling in the WHL with a standout plus-43 rating. Jimmy Snuggerud and the Minnesota Golden Gophers suffered a Big Ten Tournament loss but await their NCAA tournament assignment. Looking Ahead The Blues face the Penguins, Wild, and Ducks this week in crucial games for their playoff hopes. Mayers emphasized the need to “take care of business” and not look too far ahead. Fan Q&A & Final Thoughts Fans expressed concerns over the team’s scoring struggles and whether retaining players like David Perron or Vladimir Tarasenko would have helped. Mayers noted that younger players are stepping into key roles and that veterans on expiring deals often move on to make room for them. Projected points needed for a playoff spot: likely around 96. The hosts encouraged fans to join the upcoming Blues Hub Watch Party on Thursday, featuring Mayers, Andy Strickland, and Cam Jansen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices