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The biggest move of the St. Louis Blues’ summer was trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals. The return included forward Connor McMichael, whom new General Manager (GM) Alexander Steen signed to a six-year extension, making him an unrestricted free agent when it expires after 2031-32.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

16 Seasons of Doug Armstrong and How It Changed the Blues

When Doug Armstrong was hired as general manager of the St. Louis Blues in the summer of 2010, the franchise was searching for stability, consistency, and, above all, a championship.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 26

NHL Rumors: Nikishin, Blues, Sabres, Hellebuyck, Stars, and Robertson

Darren Dreger: There are upwards of six teams that have shown interest in Carolina Hurricanes pending RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin. Nikishin’s contract asking price is a major factor.

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St. Louis Blues News / Dose.ca / June 24

Blues: Doug Armstrong is far from done with trades

After making trades on the deadline to part ways with Justin Faulk and Brayden Schenn, it seemed likely that a rebuild was on the horizon in St. Louis.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26

Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have three first-round picks this year, and 12 picks in total in the 2026 NHL draft. Scott Wheeler had the Blues’ prospect pool ranked 10th out of the 32, which makes one wonder if they’d consider trying to trade up in the first round?

St. Louis Blues News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Report: Leafs never requested interview with Blues’ Doug Armstrong, Tie Domi involved in search for GM

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for their next president of hockey operations and/or general manager, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston and Jonas Siegel unveiled some new information about the process.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Doug Armstrong, Alexander Steen Sharing GM Duties Through Draft

As previously announced a few summers ago, Alexander Steen will become the full-time General Manager of the St. Louis Blues on July 1st, 2026, while current General Manager Doug Armstrong will become the team’s President of Hockey Operations.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Blues shake up coaching staff as two assistants not renewed

A couple of veteran personnel will not be back behind the St. Louis Blues‘ bench next year. On Friday, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the contracts of assistant coaches Mike Weber and Claude Julien will not be renewed for the 2026-27 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Blues’ Doug Armstrong Won’t Be Available For Maple Leafs GM Search

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of a full-scale search for their next general manager after dismissing Brad Treliving last week. Their list of candidates is growing quickly but isn’t expected to include current St.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 31

NHL Rumors: TJ Hughes, Predators, Canadiens, Flames and Red Wings

NHL Rumour Report: David Pagnotta on Hello Hockey on college free agent forward TJ Hughes: “There is obviously a lot of interest, there are a number of

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / March 27

Chiarelli Emerges As Candidate For Predators GM Job

Peter Chiarelli spent the past three seasons helping guide the Blues’ hockey operations department, serving as vice president of hockey operations under Doug Armstrong.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Peter Chiarelli, Kevin Maxwell Departing Blues Front Office

Blues vice president of hockey operations Peter Chiarelli and pro scout Kevin Maxwell will not return to the club next season, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Frontrunner to Replace Armstrong as Team Canada GM

Doug Armstrong’s tenure as general manager of Team Canada has come to an end, closing the chapter on one of the most successful runs in Hockey Canada history.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Doug Armstrong Floats Interesting Name To Replace Him as Team Canada GM

Doug Armstrong has officially stepped down as general manager of Canada’s men’s national hockey team, marking the end of a significant chapter in international hockey leadership.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Doug Armstrong Steps Down As Team Canada GM

Following the 2026 Winter Olympics, Doug Armstrong has stepped down as the general manager of Team Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Blues GM Doug Armstrong disappointed about Colton Parayko trade leak

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong voiced his displeasure Friday with leaked reports of a proposed trade between his team and the Buffalo Sabres that centered around defenseman Colton Parayko.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / February 11

Team Canada GM Armstrong on McDavid: ‘Gold means everything to Connor right now’

There’s just one more sleep until Team Canada’s best hockey players participate in the Olympics for the first time in a dozen years. The intensity and anticipation are ramping up for this team, laden with Stanley Cups and winners at the highest level.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / January 11

Blues GM Doug Armstrong Is Prepared for a Blockbuster Trade, Needs a Willing Partner

It’s no surprise at this point that the St. Louis Blues and GM Doug Armstrong are not just looking to make a trade, but really want to make one. Since early in the season, Armstrong has made it clear the Blues are open to moves after the team got off to a slow and uneven start.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Should Canada's Olympic team be run by a non-NHL general manager?

Hockey Canada announced its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

St. Louis Blues’ 12 Days of Christmas: A Tribute to Doug Armstrong

The 2025-26 season will be the last for Doug Armstrong as the general manager (GM) of the St. Louis Blues. After 16 seasons at the helm, Armstrong will turn over the reins this coming summer.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Doug Armstrong’s Subtle Plan to Set Up the Blues’ Future GM

Doug Armstrong looks like a man with one eye on the present — and the other on the future of the St. Louis Blues. As Elliotte Friedman noted on 32 Thoughts, this might be Armstrong’s final season as GM before Alex Steen takes over, and the veteran executive isn’t about to leave his protégé in a bad spot.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 4

Doug Armstrong in Montreal tonight

Now, seeing scouts at Habs games isn’t all that impressive or surprising: it’s their job to attend team games. But seeing GMs or assistant GMs is a little rarer.

St. Louis Blues News / House of Hockey / July 9, 2025

St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong Calls Out the NHL Trade Market Amid Slow Offseason

This NHL off-season has been slower than usual, and in his latest interview, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong has revealed how weird it's been on the inside.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 7, 2025

Blues’ Torey Krug not expected to play in NHL again

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is not expected to resume his playing career, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday per NHL.com reporter Lou Korac.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 10, 2024

Blues’ 3-Round 2024 NHL Mock Draft

The St. Louis Blues hold five picks in the first three rounds of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They made three selections in the first round last year, going all European prospects with the picks.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15, 2024

Blues executive named Canada GM for 2026 Winter Olympics

He’s been a part of two other Olympic Games, both in an assistant general manager capacity, and seven different World Championship or World Cup tournaments.

St. Louis Blues sign Matthew Kessel to two-year, one-way contract extension

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Blues sign young defenseman to two-year extension

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St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / March 8, 2024

Armstrong was hopeful to be buyer, feels he has to stick to long term course

Doug Armstrong was hopeful that the St. Louis Blues could add, albeit small addition(s), and not subtract by Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. Well, the Blues general manager did neither, outside of a minor league deal sending American Hockey League goalie Malcolm Subban to the Columbus Blue Jackets for future considerations.

St. Louis Blues News / Oilersnation / December 13, 2023

St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong self-critical after Berube firing, and a first look at the Canadian World Junior squad

After the decision to fire his head coach Craig Berube, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was highly critical of himself during a press conference on Wednesday.