After the Mason McTavish extension, will the Blues turn their attention to Jimmy Snuggerud? How much could he cost the St. Louis Blues—and should they lock him up now?Donny Fandango, Alex Ferrario and Jeremy Rutherford examine possible term and salary, the rising NHL cap and whether a breakout season could push Snuggerud’s price tag soaring. Plus, the crew goes inside the Blues’ draft room, revisits the Mason McTavish trade, discusses Keith Tkachuk’s front-office influence and debates who could wear the ‘C’ this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Last Minute Blue’s Podcast Donny Fandango and Alex Ferrario break down the St. Louis Blues’ big Connor McMichael extension, why the gamble makes sense, what a successful first season in the Blue Note could look like, and how he and Mason McTavish fit into the team’s emerging young core. Plus, they discuss the crowded competition for bottom-six roster spots, potential extensions for key young players, and whether the Blues have enough scoring depth to take the next step. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast, the guys look back at the rollercoaster that was the last few weeks. Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford break down the Blues’ roster shakeups and how well the moves fit head coach Jim Montgomery's strategy.The guys also break down the biggest holes still facing the team, including the need for more secondary scoring.Plus a look around the league, reaction to the massive Leo Carlsson offer sheet, trade rumors surrounding Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin, and Zach Werenski, and Jordan Kyrou's new fit and a revamped Washington offense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Louis Blues offseason has been anything but quiet.On this episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast, Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford react to one of the busiest stretches in recent Blues memory. NHL Draft night, the Jordan Kyrou trade to the Washington Capitals, and front office shakeups.The guys break down the Blues’ newest prospects in 1st round picks Tynan Lawrence and Maddox Dagenis, the team's big swing on draft night bringing in Mason McTavish, the additions of new pickups Brandon Carlo, Connor McMcMichael, and Milton Gastrin, possible 2026-27 lineups, prospect talk, the Jonathan Drouin buyout, and the start of a new chapter with Alex Steen officially taking over as general manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Ferrario and Donnie Fandango guide you through the first round of the 2026 NHL draft from Enterprise Center, where the Blues opted to make two selections while also trading for 23-year-old center Mason McTavish See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug Armstrong dives into his last draft as general manager of the Blues with Alex Ferrario, Donnie Fandango and Chris Kerber. St. Louis' president of hockey operations specifically reviews how Mason McTavish became a priority target. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s NHL Draft week, and the offseason is already in full swing. On this episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast, Donny Fandango and Alex Ferrario react to the massive Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers, what it means for the Ottawa Senators, and how the Panthers’ loaded roster could shift the balance of power in the NHL.The guys also dive into what the St. Louis Blues should do next: stay patient with the young core, use their first-round picks, or accelerate their rebuild by making a move at the center position. Could bringing in a guy like Elias Pettersson make sense in St. Louis? What about the ongoing Jordan Kyrou trade chatter? Plus, a look at the Blues’ new ECHL affiliate, the Worcester Railers, and how it streamlines their farm system. And a preview of Friday night’s live NHL draft coverage from Enterprise Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford are back with a new episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast with some St. Louis Blues news, as the team announced this week the hiring of new assistant coaches. They discuss the decision to go with Greg Cronin & the "narrative" around his coaching past & the difference Vinny Prospal can make for the offense. They also dive into the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, the style they play, and what some of these teams are going to do with their coaching decisions. They also discuss the offseason beginning, when the team could make some moves & if Free Agency is something the Blues will explore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford are back for a brand new episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast following the news of Steve Ott's two-year extension to remain head coach of the St. Louis Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. The guys discuss what Ott's extension means for the organization's developmental symmetry, the recent two-way contract signings for Georgii Romanov, Zach Dean, and Dylan Peterson, and whether Dillon Dube is on his way to St. Louis. They also dive into the unexpectedly high-scoring Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, before looking around the NHL at Dylan Larkin's trade request out of Detroit and the mind-boggling rumors of Mike Babcock coaching the Edmonton Oilers. Plus, the guys answer listener emails to debate whether the St. Louis Blues should trade up to the second overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango, and Jeremy Rutherford are back for a brand new episode of the Last Minute Blues Podcast with JR back from the NHL Combine in Buffalo. The guys discuss JR's talk with St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong on the trade market, if the Blues are still trying to move up in the NHL Draft, when do we expect conversations to pick up around the National Hockey League, and are the Carolina Hurricanes already done in the Stanley Cup Final? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.