Last Minute Blues Podcast

Two straight shutouts. 46 shots against Montreal. Zero goals. How frustrated should St. Louis Blues fans be—and could a trade with Detroit help change the picture?

Alex Ferrario, Donnie Fandango and Jeremy Rutherford break down the Blues’ losses to Carolina and Montreal, the struggling top line and the reaction to Robert Thomas’ postgame comments. Is this growing pains for a young roster, or should fans expect more?

Plus, the guys dig into the trade speculation surrounding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Does Larkin fit the Blues’ timeline? Could Edvinsson and Philip Broberg anchor the blue line for years to come? And what prospects and draft picks would St. Louis have to sacrifice to make a deal happen?

Also on this episode: Justin Barron’s impact, what Logan Mailloux’s return could mean for Adam Jiříček, and your questions in the Cantor Injury inbox.

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Donny's pissed. Are St. Louis Blues fans hitting the panic button WAY too early? And is Philip Broberg emerging as one of the NHL's best defensemen?

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford are back on the Last Minute Blues Podcast to break down the Blues' inconsistent start to the season and whether fans are overreacting just nine games in. The guys discuss Robert Thomas' struggles as the new captain, the lack of production from the top line, and what needs to change for the Blues to find their identity.

Plus, Philip Broberg is taking his game to ANOTHER LEVEL! Could he become the franchise defenseman the Blues have been searching for? The guys dive into his impressive play, the struggling power play, Dalibor Dvorsky's limited ice time, and questions surrounding the development of the Blues' young players.

Is it time to be concerned, or do Blues fans need to show some patience?

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The St. Louis Blues are finding their identity, and Dylan Peterson might be exactly what their fourth line needed!

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford break down Peterson's impressive NHL debut against Ottawa, where his physicality, relentless forechecking, and energy made an immediate impact. Could the combination of Peterson, Ross Johnston, and Pius Suter finally give the Blues the hard-nosed fourth line they've been searching for? The guys discuss why Peterson could be in St. Louis to stay and how a physical fourth line could change the identity of this team.

They also break down the impressive chemistry between Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, and Jonatan Berggren. What's making the "McDouble" line so successful, and can the Blues' top line follow suit?

Plus, the team's improved defensive play, the impressive penalty kill, the struggling power play, and the emergence of young defenseman Adam Jiricek.

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This Blues season is officially underway. It’s only three games into the season, but the Blues’ frustrating loss to the Chicago Blackhawks brought back some familiar concerns.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford break down what went wrong at the United Center, why Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway, and Jimmy Snuggerud haven’t been able to get the top line going, the early struggles on the power play, and whether it’s too soon to start worrying about this team.

Plus, the guys discuss Jim Montgomery’s lineup decisions, the Blues’ defensive pairings, and what’s missing from the fourth line. They also dive into your emails in the Cantor Injury Inbox, including a discussion about the Blues’ goaltenders handling the puck and some potential songs for this season’s intro video.

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Alex Ferrario and Donny Fandango are live at the St. Charles Builders Home & Remodeling Show with Spas & More. They are joined by Cam Janssen to talk about the start of the St. Louis Blues season, how his career took off in juniors, staying relevant in the NHL & what to expect this season in the Western Conference.

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The NHL regular season is underway and we're just days off from St. Louis Blues Hockey.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango and Jeremy Rutherford react to the Blues’ opening-night roster, including the decisions involving Jack Finley, Nathan Walker and Oskar Sundqvist, and what Zach Dean and the rest of the bottom six can bring to the lineup.

The guys also discuss Logan Mailloux’s injury and the opportunity it creates for Adam Jiricek. Could the young defenseman take advantage of his chance and force the Blues to keep him in the NHL?

Plus, the crew gives their Western Conference predictions, breaks down which teams they expect to make the playoffs, and answers your questions in the Cantor Injury Inbox — including what kind of goal-scoring ceiling Dalibor Dvorsky could have.

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The Blues are 2 pre season games in and are getting closer to opening night, but there are still some major questions to answer.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango and Jeremy Rutherford break down the Blues’ revamped power play, what needs to change after last season’s struggles and whether the new-look unit can finally become a difference-maker. They discuss the roles of Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, Dylan Holloway, Mason McTavish and Philip Broberg, plus what could make this power play less predictable.

Then, the guys dive into the biggest battles for the final roster spots as training camp winds down. Who has done enough to make the team? And how could the Blues handle players like Nathan Walker, Oskar Sundqvist, Jack Finley, and Dylan Dube?

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The fellas are LIVE from "Blues & Brews" to kick off the preseason action with a new episode. Training camp is underway, with plenty of storylines for the guys to discuss: roster battles, initial thoughts on some of the new faces and how the secondary offense will play out.

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It's St. Louis Blues training camp week, and there's plenty to break down ahead of time.

On this episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast, Donny Fandango, Alex Ferrario, and Jeremy Rutherford discuss what to expect from Mason McTavish in his first season with the Blues, the latest surrounding Alexander Nikishin, and whether St. Louis could make another major move.

What should Blues fans be watching most closely as camp gets underway? The guys dive into the biggest training camp roster battles, what the Blues need from their young players, Jimmy Snuggerud’s future contract, potential line combinations, and why this team has a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.

Plus, a viewer gives JR an impossible task.

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Training camp is almost here, and the competition for roster spots could get intense.

Alex Ferrario and Donny Fandango break down what could be one of the most competitive Blues camps in years, including Tyler Tucker’s fight for a spot on defense, the logjam at forward, which prospects could force their way onto the NHL roster, and what the opening-night lineup could look like.

Plus, just how big of a steal was the Philip Broberg contract? The guys look at the Blues’ long-term contract situation, Broberg’s value, how it secures the team's defensive future, and revisit what a future Jimmy Snuggerud deal could look like.

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