Jim Montgomery.STL fan in MN wrote: ↑01 May 2026 11:44 amWhat asst coaches have left the Blues to become head coaches? What you say is true for Asst GMs (Kekkelainen and Bill Armstrong) but I can’t really think of the same path existing for Asst Coaches.TheJackBurton wrote: ↑01 May 2026 10:53 amOn top of that many of the coaches under Army get promoted, get opportunities and he doesn't deny them an opportunity with other organizations if it presents itself. Bill Armstrong being one of them.xweazel75 wrote: ↑01 May 2026 09:30 am Blues have a young roster. Lots of talent.
The organization is well run. Stable ownership. Great alumni. You can debate their moves, but the Blues management has class and are pros. Excellent scouting staff. Legit player development.
City has top notch NHL fans and corporate support. High ratings.
Should be an excellent destination for the best coaching candidates in all of hockey. I'm excited to see who they bring in.
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Yep. Beat me to it.blues2112 wrote: ↑05 May 2026 18:21 pmJim Montgomery.STL fan in MN wrote: ↑01 May 2026 11:44 amWhat asst coaches have left the Blues to become head coaches? What you say is true for Asst GMs (Kekkelainen and Bill Armstrong) but I can’t really think of the same path existing for Asst Coaches.TheJackBurton wrote: ↑01 May 2026 10:53 amOn top of that many of the coaches under Army get promoted, get opportunities and he doesn't deny them an opportunity with other organizations if it presents itself. Bill Armstrong being one of them.xweazel75 wrote: ↑01 May 2026 09:30 am Blues have a young roster. Lots of talent.
The organization is well run. Stable ownership. Great alumni. You can debate their moves, but the Blues management has class and are pros. Excellent scouting staff. Legit player development.
City has top notch NHL fans and corporate support. High ratings.
Should be an excellent destination for the best coaching candidates in all of hockey. I'm excited to see who they bring in.
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Aesa, my "memory" is listing from short to absent! But wow.Aesa wrote: ↑05 May 2026 18:47 pmYep. Beat me to it.blues2112 wrote: ↑05 May 2026 18:21 pmJim Montgomery.STL fan in MN wrote: ↑01 May 2026 11:44 amWhat asst coaches have left the Blues to become head coaches? What you say is true for Asst GMs (Kekkelainen and Bill Armstrong) but I can’t really think of the same path existing for Asst Coaches.TheJackBurton wrote: ↑01 May 2026 10:53 amOn top of that many of the coaches under Army get promoted, get opportunities and he doesn't deny them an opportunity with other organizations if it presents itself. Bill Armstrong being one of them.xweazel75 wrote: ↑01 May 2026 09:30 am Blues have a young roster. Lots of talent.
The organization is well run. Stable ownership. Great alumni. You can debate their moves, but the Blues management has class and are pros. Excellent scouting staff. Legit player development.
City has top notch NHL fans and corporate support. High ratings.
Should be an excellent destination for the best coaching candidates in all of hockey. I'm excited to see who they bring in.
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