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 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (75) controls the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Tyler Tucker has a future with this elderly blue-line

Dec 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) shoots against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

A re-brand would be good for the Blues in 2025-26

Mar 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

3 biggest needs for the Blues this offseason

Dec 5, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; Brett Hull and his father Bobby Hull hug in front of Brett's jersey as it starts to rise to the rafters before the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. Mandatory Credit:Scott Rovak-Imagn Images Copyright © Scott Rovak

Three times the Blues pulled off a franchise-changing trade

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

The idea of the Blues signing Mitch Marner has to stay as a dream

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Cole Perfetti (91) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (4) battle for a loose puck during the first period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Nick Leddy return from injury did not aid Blues when it mattered the most

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) passes the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Binnington saved his best for when it mattered most in 2024-25

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

Fowler proved he was the best in-season acquisition in 2024-25, and then shined even brighter in the playoffs

Mar 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrates with goaltender Joel Hofer (30) after the Blues defeated the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Will Hofer take the reins from Binnington one day

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) waits for the puck to drop during a face off in the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Robert Thomas has ascended to superstar status, and the Blues enjoyed the benefit last season

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

3 free agents the Blues desperately need to avoid or else it could lead to huge setback

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) is unable to score past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Jimmy Snuggerud made a lasting impact at the most crucial part of the last season

Jan 11, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) battle for the puck during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

3 players that the Blues can grab in free agency to push themselves over the top

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