Episodes
Recently retired NHL'er, former St. Louis Blues Forward Scottie Upshall, joins Jax and J.R. to look back on his career, and his love for Craig Berube and St. Louis. Upshall also talks hanging out with Kevin Connolly from Entourage, celebrating the Spengler Cup win with a drunken zamboni ride, working for TSN, and completely freezing up, riding an elevator with his Hollywood crush Charlize Theron. It's an epic pod today, and a must listen for everyone!
Published 03/06/20
Jax and JR break down the good news day in St. Louis, as the boys react to the press conference Wednesday, involving Jay Bouwmeester with an update on his health situation.. Although the reliable defender is done for the regular season and the playoffs, he wasn't ready to announce his retirement, and his presence around the team, has the Blues in an upbeat mood. Jackman and Rutherford discuss Vladimir Tarasenko's pending return to the Blues lineup. We hear from St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong,...
Published 02/27/20
The one and only Panger, Darren Pang, the St. Louis Blues television analyst joins Barret Jackman and Jeremy Rutherford to talk about his life in hockey, as a player and analyst. Darren takes us through how he handled the Jay Bouwmeester injury in real time, making his NHL debut with Chicago, the fun bus and where he gets his boundless energy. J.R. asks Panger where his catch phrases came from and finally, Jax gets Darren's opinion on the newest Blue, Marco Scandella and more on the Blues as...
Published 02/19/20
J.R. is in Vegas, Jax is in St. Louis, but their hearts are in Anaheim, as Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester continues to recover from a cardiac episode, on the ice in Anaheim. The boys look forward as to how the Blues move on from this event. St. Louis is 2-5-2 in the last nine games, and need to hold on to the division lead as we wind our way to the trade deadline and the playoffs.
Published 02/13/20
J.R. and Jax sit down with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joel Edmundson, as number 6 makes his return to St. Louis to play the Blues on Tuesday night, ahead of receiving his Stanley Cup ring. 'Eddie' shares Stanley Cup celebration stories, the origin of adopting 'Gloria' and why he didn't get a Gloria tattoo, Joel also shares what his junior coach Mike Stothers meant to him and how he has fit in with the Canes and their famed Storm surge post game celebrations.
Published 02/04/20
J.R. and Jax look back on a wonderful weekend in St. Louis, as the Blues hosted the 2020 All-Star game. Jax recounts how he scored his goal in the alumni game, and how the city took in the all-stars this weekend. The Blues begin their second half tonight vs the Canucks, and welcome back Colton Parayko to the fold as St. Louis plays the first of back to back games, starting tonight in Vancouver. Plus, we hear from Jordan Binnington and Brayden Schenn on the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Jax...
Published 01/27/20
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...
Published 01/21/20
J.R. and Jax dissect the exclusive interview that Jeremy had with Mike Yeo, the former Head Coach of the Blues. Yeo and the Philadelphia Flyers play the Blues Wednesday night. Yeo talks about his four biggest regrets in how he handled his job, leading up to his dismissal in November of 2018. Plus, the advice he gave to Craig Berube before game 7. Mike also addresses not holding players accountable enough, if he has a Stanley Cup ring, and why he is in a great place in his life now, with the...
Published 01/15/20
Jax takes J.R. and the listeners behind the scenes, for a day in the life of an NHL player. If practice and media commitments are done by noon, with no game or travel that night, what exactly do NHL players do with the rest of their day? Plus, J.R. and Jax look back on the Blues struggles on their most recent road trip and how their next opponent the San Jose Sharks could have, and should have taken a lesson as to how Doug Armstrong rebuilt the Blues on the fly. Barret and Jeremy wrap the...
Published 01/06/20
Jax and J.R. discuss the announcement of the rosters for the 2020 NHL All-Star game in St. Louis, and how far the city and the team have come as a go to market for hockey in the NHL. Jax and J.R. discuss the Blues who are winners of 8 straight games, and find themselves up eight points on Colorado. It's still early, but could they run way with West? St. Louis is 18-2-3 vs the West this season. Finally, with the New Year upon us, Jeremy and Barret offer their New Year's Resolutions, for the...
Published 12/30/19
Everything is clicking for the Blues as they come out of their Christmas break. JR and Jax dissect the top 10 reasons that the Stanley Cup Champs are in the top three of the NHL so far this season, including the influence of coach Craig Berube, Allan and Binnington making the saves, the Blues overcoming injuries to important players and the teams sound defense and more.
Published 12/27/19
J.R. and Jax recap the Avs impressive win over the Avs last night, and the huge comeback over the hated Hawks a few days earlier. Jordan Binnington improved to 16-6-4 this season. He became the sixth goaltender in NHL history to earn his 40th win prior to his 60th career game. Is David Perron all-star game worthy? He has 15 goals and 33 points so far. Plus Jax and J.R. delve deeper on Craig Berube's young, effective assistant coaches.
Published 12/17/19
With the Blues needing a boost, J.R. and Jax analyze the team calling up youngster Jordan Kyrou, and what he can bring to the lineup and who he might skate with? Plus, have the injuries finally caught up to St. Louis? Ryan O'Reilly doesn't think so. As we wrap up the POD, it's another edition of 5 for #5 with Jax with questions on Justin Faulk, who was the hardest player Barret had to defend against during his career and so much more.
Published 12/09/19
Despite missing the likes of Tarasenko, Steen, Blais and Sundqvist, the Blues continue to roll. The Stanley Cup champs are third overall in the NHL and JR and Jax tell you how they are doing it. Plus we hear from new Blue Nathan Walker, and Robert Bortuzzo who returns tonight after serving his 2 game suspension. In the second half of the POD, JR speaks with Mark Lazerus, from The Athletic Chicago, as the Blues get set to face the Hawks in Chicago on Monday night.
Published 12/02/19
J.R. and Jax present their top 20 Blues players from the 2010's. There was not a dry eye in the house when Jeremy revealed his pick for third line D pairing with Roman Polak. A ton of Stanley Cup champs make this list, and the boys picks for the top two goalies of the Blues decade, might surprise you. It's a must listen for St. Louis Blues hockey fans everywhere.
Published 11/27/19
Robert Bortuzzo has been suspended four games for his cross check on Viktor Arvidsson on Saturday night. The Blues look to get a win in the rematch vs the Preds in Nashville Monday night. Jax and J.R,. give their thoughts on the suspension, Gunnarsson drawing back into the lineup and Derrick Pouliot's recall from the AHL. Plus, Jeremy & Barret look back at the trades Doug Armstrong made, that helped build the Stanley Cup Champions.
Published 11/25/19
Coach Berube is shuffling the lines as the Blues offence is looking to get going. Vladdy Tarasenko was hurt on October 24. With Vlad in the lineup, the Blues have scored 3.2 goals per game. (32 goals, 10 games) Without Tarasenko, the goals are only at: 2.73 (30 goals, 11 games) J.R. and Jax breakdown why, and what the new lines can bring to the Blues, ahead of Patrick Maroon's homecoming, Tuesday night as a Tampa Bay Lightning.
Published 11/18/19
On this special edition of the POD, J.R. and Jax welcome Barret's mentor, the legendary Bobby Plager and current St. Louis Blue, all around good dude, David Perron, who is white hot for the Cup Champs.
Published 11/11/19
After the overtime win in Minnesota on Saturday, the Blues are in Western Canada for games this week vs Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. After a slow start, the Blues find themselves in first in the central with a record of 9-3-3. They still are not playing great hockey, but finding a way to win. Also, Jax takes us inside a road trip, which includes a trip home, or a visit to the rink post game, with family and friends, Several of the Stanley Cup Champs are from Western Canada: Bozak...
Published 11/04/19
J.R. and Jax react to the breaking news in St. Louis as Blues superstar Vladdy Tarasenko is lost to the lineup for 5 months following shoulder surgery. Hear who Jax thinks could fill in for number 91, and on a lighter note, Jax tells some classic stories from past Blues team Halloween parties.
Published 10/28/19
J.R. and Jax dissect the Blues turnovers, and inability to stay out of the box during the 0-2-2 slide. Jeremy and Barret also address Don Cherry's comments, on how the team needs to change their physical style in the regular season, and save the tough stuff for the playoffs. Plus, another edition of 5 for #5, your chance to ask Jax hockey questions, and anything else!
Published 10/26/19
J.R. and Jax take you on a behind the scenes tour of life on the road of a hockey player, and a media member. As the Blues wrap up their 4 game 10 day road trip, Barret spins tales of traveling first class on the team charter, 5 star hotels, pocketing per diem, the food, missing curfew, pulling pranks and the best road cities to visit.
Published 10/14/19
J.R. and Jax discuss the Blues first road trip of the season, including a visit to the White House this week, and give an update on Alex Pietrangelo's contract negotiations. Jeremy dives deeper with Barret on his friendship with former Blue T.J. Oshie, why Barret joined Twitter and the importance of Sean Ferrell to the Blues Coaching Staff.
Published 10/07/19
Jeremy Rutherford and former St. Louis Blue Barret Jackman, give you the inside scoop on the podcast title, reminisce about the Stanley Cup Parade and the antics of the great Brett Hull. Plus, the boys discuss the contract extension for Brayden Schenn, new addition Justin Faulk and the start if the season, for the Cup Champs.
Published 10/04/19
Went Went Blues debuts Friday, Oct. 4! The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford and former Blues defenseman Barret Jackman preview what to expect from the show every Monday and Friday, including bonus episodes only available to subscribers.
Published 09/26/19