NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Red Wings, Bruins, Devils, Hurricanes
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an Oilers insider says the Edmonton Oilers’ former GM was instructed to get deals done for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg a long time ago…
Category Archives: Doug Armstrong
Blues’ 2025 Offseason Could Begin New Era of Success
The St. Louis Blues are unlikely to contend for the Stanley Cup in 2024-25. It’ll be their first full season with Drew Bannister as head coach and their roster just…
Blues’ Forward Group in 2024-25 Will Be Far More Balanced
The St. Louis Blues haven’t made any major moves this summer, but they’ve improved the forward depth and overall group for the 2024-25 season with a couple of trades. It’s…
Blues Make Flurry of Moves & Draft Picks as Free Agency Looms
The St. Louis Blues have been busy over the past week before free agency begins throughout the league on July 1. General manager Doug Armstrong has been working the trade…
Blues Have Some Big Offseason Questions That Need Answers
The St. Louis Blues enter the 2024 offseason with several questions to answer. They missed the playoffs for a second straight season in 2023-24 and the roster is unlikely to…
Blues Make Smart Move by Elevating Steen to GM in 2026
The St. Louis Blues announced a succession plan that features Doug Armstrong signing an extension to remain the President of Hockey Operations through 2028-29, while Alexander Steen will take over…
St. Louis Blues Announce GM Succession Plan From Armstrong to Steen
St. Louis Blues chairman Tom Stillman and President of Hockey Operations/general manager Doug Armstrong made a major announcement about the future of the organization’s hockey operations. Armstrong has signed a…
Red Wings’ Trade Board for the 2024 Offseason
Since taking over as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman has been active in the trade market during the offseason. Alex DeBrincat headlines his list of summer acquisitions…
Blues Hiring Drew Bannister Doesn’t Move the Needle
Instead of thinking creatively and looking for real change, the St. Louis Blues front office removed the interim tag from Drew Bannister and rewarded him with a two-year deal as…
Blues & Coyotes Can Be Trade Partners Over 2024 Offseason
The St. Louis Blues are in a predicament. The NHL has grown tremendously, and the talent in the league has gotten better and better as the years go on. Now,…