Justin Bonhard

Justin Bonhard

Joined: Dec 2, 2024

Justin Bonhard is an avid sports writer. Having nearly nine years of writing experience, covering all four major US sports, Justin has decided to stick to writing about Hockey. Currently, he contributes to Blue Line Station and is the Site Expert for Bleedin' Blue. When he is not writing, working at Costco, or being a Dad and Husband, he enjoys playing Hockey and taking photos as an amateur photographer.

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) plays the puck during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

If Blues want to be taken seriously once again in 2025-26, they must let these three players go

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) reacts to the team’s double overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

What does the Blues offseason look like?

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A general view in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Watch out, the Blues need to be careful as Central Division will get even stronger this offseason

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov, not pictured, scores on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) in the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

What are the very early expectations for 2025-26 for the Blues?

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery talks to the media after their loss to the Winnipeg Jets in double overtime in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Blues fans should be echoing coach Montgomery’s postgame statements about this team

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues players react on their double overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Three positive things that came out of Blues first round exit

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) shake hands after the Winnipeg Jets won in double overtime of game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

The Blues have nothing to hang their heads about after crushing game seven loss

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) takes the ice prior to the start of game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Win or lose, there is only one clear cut MVP of this first round series

Mar 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) celebrates with center Dylan Holloway (81) after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Would this series be over if this key Blues star was able to play?

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) get physical during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

The two best words in sports, game seven

Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery reacts after a call during the first period against the Winnipeg Jets in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Montgomery snubbed as Jack Adams finalists announced

Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) shoots against Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Three players that must show up for the Blues in game six

Apr 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save as St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko (13) looks for a rebound during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Three takeaways from Blues deflating 5-3 loss

Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) battles with St. Louis Blues left wing Alexandre Texier (9) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The Blues can shock the world with huge road win in game five

Apr 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

This player continues to prove he is the best acquisition of the season

Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) talks to Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The Blues' monstrous game four victory spells out three certain things for the rest of the series