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.

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Justin Carbonneau is selected as the 19th overall pick to the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Giving the newest first-round selection free rein of his own future is the Blues best course of action

Jan 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) and Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) battle for the puck during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Blues may have landed their second-line center on the second day of free agency

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux (24) defends against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Blues newest defenseman has big expectations for 2025-26

Mar 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) and Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund (64) battle for control of the puck during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

After heavy speculation, the Blues lost out on their destined second-line center to Anaheim

Mar 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) and Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) battle for control of the puck during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Blues lose most prized free agent to his former team

Jan 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) blocks a shot by Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (17) during second period at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

The Blues add Division rival's center to two-year contract

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux (24) shoots a puck during warm-up before the game against the New Jersey Devils at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Mailloux trade makes sense despite enraging fans

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

This Blues free agent cannot be easily replaced should he join another team

Nov 2, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

There is a new mega-star in the Western Conference, and his arrival might stump the Blues chances in 2025-26

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux (24) skates with a puck during warm-up before the game against the New Jersey Devils at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Blues have made their first acquisition of the Free Agent Frenzy, trading for defenseman Logan Mailloux

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Ryan Winterton (26) and St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Blues fans should rejoice that Kyrou's no-trade clause has kicked in

Jun 15, 2019; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) hoists the Stanley Cup during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally at the Gateway Arch. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Retirement might be looming for former Blues champion

Jan 9, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) checks St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues silence on draft weekend could be calm before the storm of Free Agency

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After the Central Division got a lot stronger, how did the Blues fair with their selections for the 2025 NHL Draft?

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Justin Carbonneau is selected as the 19th overall pick to the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blues fans should be thankful the Blues only had two selections on day two of the 2025 NHL Draft

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blues round out their final two picks of the 2025 NHL Draft