Blues Central

The St. Louis Blues are still searching for consistency, but are they finally starting to put the pieces together? On this episode of Blues Central, Ethan Hannaford and Thomas Welch break down the Blues' frustrating 2-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, their second consecutive shutout at home, and what it means for a team still trying to establish its identity under Jim Montgomery. Despite firing 46 shots on goal against Montreal, the Blues couldn't find the back of the net. Is this simply a case of running into a hot goaltender, or are the same offensive struggles and inconsistencies that have plagued St. Louis in recent seasons becoming a serious concern? Topics include: Why the Blues continue to struggle with consistency despite flashes of impressive play The frustration of back-to-back shutout losses following a dominant 6-2 victory over Vegas The ongoing power-play struggles and lack of offensive production Whether Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway, Jimmy Snuggerud and the Blues' young core can take the next step Did Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen set unrealistic expectations for this season? Are the Blues a legitimate playoff contender or simply a .500 hockey team? What St. Louis needs to show against Boston and Detroit to build momentum With a revamped roster, plenty of young talent and expectations of returning to the playoffs, the Blues have shown glimpses of what they can become. But when will the improved effort and promising process translate into consistent results? Ethan and Thomas debate whether the Blues are slowly finding their identity or headed for another season of frustrating ups and downs. 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you encouraged by the Blues' recent performances, or have you already seen enough to be concerned about their playoff chances? Let us know in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to STL Sports Central for more Blues coverage, analysis and reaction throughout the season! #STLBlues #StLouisBlues #BluesCentral #NHL #Hockey #STLSportsCentral #JimMontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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