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Got Blues questions? Ask beat writer Matthew DeFranks starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday

  • Jan 14, 2000
  • Jan 14, 2000
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DeFranks' chat: Who is part of the new core for the Blues?

Read the full transcript of our weekly Blues chat.

Matthew DeFranks: Good afternoon! Popping in a little late after recording this week's podcast. Let's get into it.

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One night after Hall of Fame inductions, Blues inspired to win over Carolina

The Blues didn鈥檛 have their No. 1 center, nor their top-pair defenseman, but they did have the echoes.

As the Blues beat the Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night, they had help from the shadows behind the banners, the heritage of the Blue Note, the legacy of six decades of history, the pride of a franchise synonymous with the city. One night earlier, most of the Blues watched the three newest members of the franchise鈥檚 hall of fame get inducted, and perhaps there was an osmotic effect that bridged the eras of Blues hockey.

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Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress
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Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas
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Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension
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Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch

Here's what Jim Montgomery, players had to say after Blues blanked Hurricanes

The Blues returned home Tuesday and snapped a three-game skid with a 3-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes

Here's what head coach Jim Montgomery as well as聽Nick Bjugstad, Joel Hofer and Jimmy Snuggerud聽had to say afterwards.

One night after Hall of Fame inductions, Blues inspired to win over Carolina
Blues snap three-game skid with 3-0 win over Hurricanes
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The Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud speaks with the media after a win over Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Enterprise Center. (Video courtesy 最新杏吧原创 Blues)

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The Blues' Joel Hofer speaks with the media after a win over Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Enterprise Center. (Video courtesy 最新杏吧原创 Blues)

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The Blues' Nick Bjugstad speaks with the media after a win over Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Enterprise Center. (Video courtesy 最新杏吧原创 Blues)

Blues snap three-game skid with 3-0 win over Hurricanes

The Blues ended their three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night at Enterprise Center.

Nick Bjugstad (shorthanded), Dalibor Dvorsky and Jimmy Snuggerud (power play) scored for the Blues, who received 32 saves from Joel Hofer. It was Hofer's fourth shutout of the season, which tied him for the most in the NHL, and the first time Carolina has been shut out this season.

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The 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch鈥檚 Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' 6-1 loss in Colorado on New Year's Eve, and how far away they were from skating with the best team in the NHL.

Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch ,  Nathan Mills | Post-Dispatch
Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress
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Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas
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Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension
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Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch

Blues welcome Nick Bjugstad back to the lineup after missing more than a month

After missing more than a month with an upper-body injury, Blues forward Nick Bjugstad was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Hurricanes.

Bjugstad did not play the last 15 games after he took a high hit Dec. 9 from Boston鈥檚 Nikita Zadorov. While neither the Blues nor Bjugstad have confirmed it, it is believed that he suffered a head injury. As a corresponding move to activating Bjugstad, the Blues placed forward Mathieu Joseph (elbow infection) on injured reserve.

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Hochman: Inside Garth Brooks鈥 friendship with Blues' Kelly Chase, who battled leukemia
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Hochman: Inside Garth Brooks鈥 friendship with Blues' Kelly Chase, who battled leukemia

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch
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In today鈥檚 10 AM 鈥淭en Hochman,鈥 brought to you by Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium at Cardinals鈥 spring training, Ben Hochman discusses Brett Hull鈥檚 touching comments about Kelly Chase! Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Patrick Dempsey! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!

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Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress
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Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress

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Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas
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Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas

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Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension
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Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch

Ten Hochman: Here's what Blues icon Brett Hull shared about friend Kelly Chase

Hochman: Inside Garth Brooks鈥 friendship with Blues' Kelly Chase, who battled leukemia

He鈥檚 much too young to feel this damn old.

Kelly Chase is just 58, but the ex-fighter is fighting again聽鈥 and these bouts feel different. The beloved ex-Blues player and broadcaster is feeling the debilitating effects of chemotherapy for leukemia.

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Blues welcome Nick Bjugstad back to the lineup after missing more than a month
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Blues welcome Nick Bjugstad back to the lineup after missing more than a month

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Hochman: Max Naumov's parents died in a plane crash. He became an Olympian in 最新杏吧原创.
Benjamin-hochman

Hochman: Max Naumov's parents died in a plane crash. He became an Olympian in 最新杏吧原创.

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch
Hochman: 1st U.S. gold medalist in figure skating marvels at 'spectacular' current stars
Benjamin-hochman

Hochman: 1st U.S. gold medalist in figure skating marvels at 'spectacular' current stars

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch
Hochman: His parents died in a plane crash. In STL, he鈥檒l try to skate his way to Olympics.
Benjamin-hochman

Hochman: His parents died in a plane crash. In STL, he鈥檒l try to skate his way to Olympics.

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch

Blues defenseman Philip Broberg in concussion protocol, but Blues 'very happy' with progress

Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is 鈥渧ery doubtful鈥 to play Tuesday against Carolina as he recovers from a concussion, coach Jim Montgomery said after practice Monday morning.

Broberg did not practice with the rest of the team after he was hurt early during Saturday鈥檚 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights that capped an 0-3-0 road trip for the Blues.

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The 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch鈥檚 Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' 6-1 loss in Colorado on New Year's Eve, and how far away they were from skating with the best team in the NHL.

Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch ,  Nathan Mills | Post-Dispatch
Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas
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Blues finish three-game road trip winless after 4-2 loss in Vegas

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension
最新杏吧原创 Blues

Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch
Blues drop second straight with 4-2 loss to Utah
最新杏吧原创 Blues

Blues drop second straight with 4-2 loss to Utah

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch

Why Doug Armstrong, Blues signed Philip Broberg to six-year contract extension

Consider one major signing complete.

The Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg to a six-year contract extension carrying an $8 million cap hit on Saturday afternoon, locking in one of their two key pending restricted free agents. Broberg is currently in the final year of a two-year contract signed with the Blues in 2024 as an RFA.

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Blues drop second straight with 4-2 loss to Utah
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Blues drop second straight with 4-2 loss to Utah

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Cardinals end deal with FanDuel, weigh 2026 broadcast options. Blues stay for now.
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Cardinals end deal with FanDuel, weigh 2026 broadcast options. Blues stay for now.

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Dalibor Dvorsk媒 becomes fifth Blues player named to an Olympic roster

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