Blues Slowly Connecting the Dots? | Blues Central

The St. Louis Blues are still searching for consistency, but are they finally starting to put the pieces together? On this episode of Blues Central, Ethan Hannaford and Thomas Welch break down the Blues' frustrating 2-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, their second consecutive shutout at home, and what it means for a team still trying to establish its identity under Jim Montgomery. Despite firing 46 shots on goal against Montreal, the Blues couldn't find the back of the net. Is this simply a case of running into a hot goaltender, or are the same offensive struggles and inconsistencies that have plagued St. Louis in recent seasons becoming a serious concern? Topics include: Why the Blues continue to struggle with consistency despite flashes of impressive play The frustration of back-to-back shutout losses following a dominant 6-2 victory over Vegas The ongoing power-play struggles and lack of offensive production Whether Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway, Jimmy Snuggerud and the Blues' young core can take the next step Did Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen set unrealistic expectations for this season? Are the Blues a legitimate playoff contender or simply a .500 hockey team? What St. Louis needs to show against Boston and Detroit to build momentum With a revamped roster, plenty of young talent and expectations of returning to the playoffs, the Blues have shown glimpses of what they can become. But when will the improved effort and promising process translate into consistent results? Ethan and Thomas debate whether the Blues are slowly finding their identity or headed for another season of frustrating ups and downs. 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you encouraged by the Blues' recent performances, or have you already seen enough to be concerned about their playoff chances? Let us know in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to STL Sports Central for more Blues coverage, analysis and reaction throughout the season! #STLBlues #StLouisBlues #BluesCentral #NHL #Hockey #STLSportsCentral #JimMontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices