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Blues take 'a step in the right direction' in recent games Nov 08, 2023

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon and Blues beat writer Matt DeFranks talk about the Blues' recent games, development in the offensive production, Pavel Buchnevich trying to find his groove and Jordan Kyrou's comeback.

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Blues still searching for an offensive spark Nov 02, 2023

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St. Louis Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon to examine the Blues’ inability to possess the puck and sustain offensive pressure to give themselves more time to score.

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The Blues lineup change failed to produce Oct 26, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the lineup changes that resulted from the Blues’ failure to sustain puck possession and offensive zone time.

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Blues look to generate more offense after low-scoring start Oct 18, 2023

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues inability to score goals during their 1-0-1 start.

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Assessing the Western Conference and the Blues' postseason hopes Oct 12, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to assess the Blues' place in the Western Conference pecking order.

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Blues set their forward lines, defensive pairings ahead of opener Oct 05, 2023

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss how coach Craig Berube quickly set the player combinations he wants to go with starting this campaign.

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Torey Krug remains a Blue, looks to redeem himself after tough season Sep 27, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Torey Krug’s decision to veto a trade to Philadelphia and remain in St. Louis.

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Schenn gets his ‘C’, prospects show their stuff for Blues Sep 20, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Brayden Schenn becoming Blues captains, which players stood out at the prospects tourney and key things to watch when training camp opens.

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Dalibor Dvorsky stands out at Blues development camp Jul 06, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the showing top draft pick Dalibor Dvorsky and other key prospects at the team’s development camp.

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Blues add Kevin Hayes, load up with centers, defensemen at NHL Draft Jun 30, 2023

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss a busy week for the Blues. They added veteran forward Kevin Hayes and made solid choices with their three first-round picks.

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