The Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2, and Real Blue’s hosts call it the best performance of the season. Eric, Nathan and special guest Chuck walk through a game the Blues controlled for all three periods. Highlights include Pavel Buchnevich’s power-play goal, a big night from Justin Barron, goals from McTavish, Snuggerud and Holloway, and Joel Hofer’s aggressive play in net. They also point out that the Blues took no penalties. Broberg’s play prompts a conversation about whether the Blues now have a number one defenseman and what his contract could be worth with the cap going up.
The hosts also debate whether Mason McTavish could be the Blues’ best center next season, make a hot take about the playoffs, and break down a series of contract and trade questions. Those include Jonatan Berggren’s role, a possible Alexander Nikishin or Simon Edvinsson trade, and the restricted free agent worries around Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud. They end with predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes.
