Best Dave Dierker Podcasts (2025)

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Overtime woes and blown leads and scoring droughts, oh my! 57:06

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' struggles in overtime and the recent two-goal leads they've blown. Then they get into Pavel Buchnevich's long scoring drought, Jake Neighbours' return and wonder if there's a solution to the overuse of the top-four defensemen. Submit questions for next week's epis…

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Steve Konowalchuk provides updates from the AHL as goalie interference takes center stage in St. Louis 53:52

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the rash of goaltender interference questions for the Blues in the last week, plus Logan Mailloux's loan to Springfield, and Jordan Kyrou and Oskar Sundqvist's returns to the St. Louis lineup. Then Springfield coach Steve Konowalchuk joins the show to discuss Milan Lucic's p…

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Making sense of Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch and the Blues analytics 1:08:21

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track. Find more podcasts …

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Blues defense, goaltending in disarray as losing streak reaches five 1:13:33

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' five-game losing streak, and how much work there is to do on defense and in the net. Then Detroit-based hockey writer Sean Shapiro joins the show to chat about the two games vs. the Red Wings and the different rebuild strategies in Detroit vs. St. Louis. Find more…

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John Kelly talks about his return to St. Louis; Blues' stingy defense returns 1:02:21

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to St. Louis as a broadcaster with Lo…

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Blues rebound from opening night loss, and Jim Thomas talks new Blues book 1:06:52

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the first week of the regular season for the Blues, Jake Neighbours’ productivity, Jim Mongtomery’s line changes and the goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Then former Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Thomas joins the show to share stories about the Blues, and…

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Doug Armstrong joins the show as Blues set to open regular season 1:04:12

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss Blues training camp, news on Milan Lucic and Oskar Sundqvist, and their expectations for the season. After that, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong joins the show to talk about the preseason and goes in-depth on player evaluation, including how analytics factors in and what h…

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Net Front Presence: Blues prospects join the big club 31:35

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Adam Jiricek, Otto Stenberg, Dalibor Dvorsky and other prospects getting tested in training camp. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-DispatchBy [email protected]

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Breaking down the top Blues prospects: Net Front Presence 32:10

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the first-round St. Louis draft picks heading to a key prospects tourney. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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Blues get younger on defense, fill big need up front 44:52

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Post-Dispatch beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the flurry of Blues activity in the trade market, free agency and the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues' off-season trades quiet, so far 27:11

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon discussed the Blues' approach in trades this off-season, with general manager Doug Armstrong taking a patient approach ahead of the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues fall painfully short of advancing, but make great strides 31:37

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Post-Dispatch sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the agonizing end to the Blues-Jets series, but also the better times to come. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Pressure mounts on Winnipeg as Blues flip the playoff momentum 34:34

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the stunning turn of events in the playoff series against Winnipeg. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues regroup after losing first two games at Winnipeg 33:10

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Post-Dispatch sportswriters Matthew DeFranks and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what went wrong for the Blues in Winnipeg and what must change now that their playoff series is back in St. Louis.

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Blues cap remarkable playoff push, prepare to face Jets 32:03

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s charge into the postseason and its chances against Winnipeg.

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Blues get an early taste of playoff hockey 3:28

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues losses at Winnipeg and Edmonton in postseaon-caliber games. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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The Jimmy Snuggerud Era begins 3:08

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s addition of prospect Jimmy Snuggerud and the ongoing playoff push. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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The kids have been all right for the Blues 3:18

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Dalibor Dvorsky’s NHL debut and Zack Bolduc’s continuing development. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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Surging Blues tighten Western Conference race 3:04

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent surge and the impact of Colton Parayko's injury. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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Blues make positive statement ahead of the trade deadline 30:57

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Post-Dispatch beat reporter Mathew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' dramatic upturn ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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Blues are on a roll heading into their clash with the Great 8 33:49

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Blues heading into their game with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.By [email protected]

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4 Nations showdown captivates hockey fans 36:29

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to preview the 4 Nations Face-Off title game and the stretch run of the regular season.By [email protected]

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Nick Leddy finally returns for the Blues, adding to a strong blue line 33:26

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Post-Dispatch Blue reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss defenseman Nick Leddy’s return after 49 games on the injured list.By [email protected]

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Blues bid farewell to Brandon Saad and his contract 30:53

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of Brandon Saad and the impact of his contract termination.By [email protected]

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Blues facing tough road ahead in chase for playoff spot 38:16

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Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon is joined by Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks to discuss the team’s difficult upcoming schedule, the play of defenseman Colton Parayko and the team’s performance under Jim Montgomery.By [email protected]