Matthew DeFranks

@MDeFranks

St. Louis Blues writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday). [email protected]

St. Louis, MO

Joined June 2011

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Darren R Pang@Panger40 · Jul 11

I’ve got no “Holy Jumpins” with this decision to remove @Jkellyhockey from the @StLouisBlues and @FanDuelSN_NOR broadcasts. He is an icon. He is a total pro. He treats people with respect , like his Dad did before him. I am very disappointed and sad for the great fans of StL.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · 15 h

Facing Jimmy Snuggerud's shot? 'It's like a 90 mile an hour curveball' stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. Owen Bartoszkiewicz was the backup goalie for Minnesota in 2022-23, which was Snuggerud’s freshman season. He was part of St. Louis Blues development camp.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 26

Nikita Alexandrov signs for $775,000 NHL / $300,000 AHL with a $350,000 guarantee.

SSt. Louis Blues@StLouisBlues · Jul 26

Nikita Alexandrov has signed a one-year, two-way contract. stlblues.me/45kLvi1 #stlblues

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 23

We're chatting Blues in two hours. stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. Get your questions ready and join in at 1 p.m. Wednesday for our weekly Blues chat.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 22

Juraj Pekarcik: “That’s the dream, to play pro my whole life. I can’t wait for it. I’ll do everything I can to show what’s inside of me. I’ll be playing my best next year.” stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. Pekarcik is a Blues prospect who exploded onto the scene during his two years of playing North American junior hockey.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 22

After Florida's Cup repeat, Doug Armstrong wonders what might have been for 2019 Blues stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. The Blues won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in 2019, and followed it up with the best record in the Western Conference during the 2019-20 regular season.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 21

“When you know what’s coming and the reactions you’re going to get, it just makes it so special. I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of people that are going to be coming in contact with this baby today. It’s what it’s all about.” stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. Tkachuk got married on Saturday in St. Louis to his now wife Ellie, and followed that up by having his day with the Stanley Cup on Monday.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 21

From ⁦@LaurieSkrivan⁩, photos from Matthew Tkachuk’s day in St. Louis with the Stanley Cup. Full gallery is here: stltoday.com/news/multimedi…

MDeFranks's tweet image. From ⁦@LaurieSkrivan⁩, photos from Matthew Tkachuk’s day in St. Louis with the Stanley Cup. Full gallery is here: stltoday.com/news/multimedi…

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 21

The Stanley Cup is back in St. Louis.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 18

From @caesardan: Blues, FanDuel disrespect John Kelly, family legacy with ungracious ouster: Media Views stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. The way this has been handled is an insult to a highly respected man, his iconic family, plus a loyal and passionate fan base. How unfortunate. How rude.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 16

Opener vs. Minnesota, Jim Montgomery's return to Boston and other key dates on the Blues' schedule stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. The date with the Wild kicks off the campaign the Blues try to qualify for the postseason for the second straight season.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 16

This is the Blues' 2025-26 regular season schedule.

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St. Louis Blues@StLouisBlues · Jul 16

Is it October 9th yet? #stlblues

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 14

Blues release six-game preseason schedule, with first game Sept. 20 stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. The Blues will open their preseason schedule on Sept. 20 at Dallas, the team announced on Monday morning when it released its six-game exhibition slate.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 14

Regular season schedule announced Wednesday at noon CT.

NNHL Public Relations@NHLPR · Jul 14

The @NHL announced today the 2025-26 regular season will open on Tuesday, Oct. 7 with an opening night tripleheader broadcast exclusively on @ESPN in the U.S., and on @Sportsnet and @TVASports in Canada. Details: media.nhl.com/public/news/19…

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St. Louis Blues@StLouisBlues · Jul 14

The Blues will play six preseason games beginning Sept. 20 in Dallas; exhibition schedule includes three home games at @Enterprise_Cntr. #stlblues DETAILS ➡️ stlblues.me/450BaYy

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 11

Blues prospect Justin Carbonneau chooses QMJHL return over college hockey stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. Carbonneau was weighing whether to return to the QMJHL or transfer to Boston College to play hockey collegiately.

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Matthew DeFranks@MDeFranks · Jul 11

Blues CEO Chris Zimmerman talks about decision to oust John Kelly, switch to simulcast stltoday.com/sports/profess…

MDeFranks's tweet card. The Blues (along with FanDuel Sports Network Midwest and 101 ESPN) announced that the club would not renew John Kelly’s contract, and they would be transitioning to a simulcast.

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ArmadaBLB@ArmadaBLB · Jul 11

Ça, ça commence bien le week-end 😎🎱 #LeFuturEstMaintenant⚡️

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John Kelly@Jkellyhockey · Jul 11

Thank you, St. Louis.

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