Why the St. Louis Blues Defense NEEDS to Step Up Without Injury EXCUSES

St. Louis Blues' playoff hopes fade as defensive lapses and injury excuses come under fire—can new leadership and young talent ignite a turnaround? Haley Taylor Simon questions the narrative around injuries, focusing on persistent defensive failures and goaltending inconsistency. Key figures like Jordan Binnington, Joel Hofer, and Colton Parayko face scrutiny, while Dalibor Dvorsky spark optimism for the future.Hot topics include the risky prospect of trading Robert Thomas, potential shakeups in defensive pairings, and whether Braden Schenn’s captaincy still resonates. Fan polls reveal conflicted feelings about Thomas’ injury but highlight excitement around rising stars like Snuggerud and Otto Stenberg. As the Blues search for answers amid mediocre results and fan frustration, Haley Taylor Simon asks: is a new chapter about to unfold for St. Louis?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlues?sid=YouTubeEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/437250147404542Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonblues?s=21Instagram: https://instagram.com/lockedonblues?igshid=lploiru8v6ge#StLouisBlues #BluesHockey #NHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.