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.

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

Apr 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrate after the Blues defeated the Winnipeg Jets in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

There is something about the Enterprise Center that is giving these Blues superpowers

Apr 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues right wing Zack Bolduc (76), Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) eye an incoming puck in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

The Blues rough and tough playstyle may be hurting them in first round series

Apr 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) reacts with right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) after a win against the Utah Hockey Club at Enterprise Center to clinch a spot in the playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Blues have a secret weapon in their back-pocket for the next two games of the series

Apr 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) (not shown) score on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) as teammate St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) celebrates in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

This rising star has settled in nicely in Blues playoff debut

Apr 19, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist (70) is congratulated by teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Blues look to get one back before heading home against the Jets in game two

St Louis Blues v Winnipeg Jets - Game One

The Blues have to rely on this group to get an edge in this series

Apr 19, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues forward Zack Bolduc (76) boards Winnipeg Jets forward Alex Iafallo (9) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Three storylines for this first round series were established in game one