Ahead of the All-Star game week in St. Louis, J.R. and Jax recap the Blues unofficial end to the first half of the season. The Blues are sitting pretty in the standings, as they look to repeat. Good news on the injury front, Colton Parayko is scheduled to return after the all-star break, and Vladamir Tarasenko has started skating as well! Jax and J.R. go over the Athletic Player Poll, with thoughts on best player, best defenseman, best goalie, and where the Blues slot on this list.Plus, who do the players think is the best and worst referee? What rule change the players would like to see, and who would the players most like to have a beer with.