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Blues HC Jim Montgomery hits brutal offensive woes with hilarious ocean analogy

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery pulled no punches when addressing his team’s scoring struggles after Thursday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks at Enterprise Center, using an amusing ocean comparison to describe their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

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Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higher

This was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHL debut way ahead of schedule due to injuries on the blue line.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 25

Prior to final roster cuts, this is what the opening night roster should look like

When head coach Jim Montgomery spoke about these last two games of the 2026-27 preseason, he said that by the final game, that will very likely be the opening-night lineup.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 20

Lindstein just made Montgomery’s opening night decision a lot easier

After the first preseason game, the St. Louis Blues have made some great strides toward their opening night lineup. Their opponent will be the same as the one they lost 2-1 to, the Dallas Stars, but they will be at full strength on October 2. Hoping to play in that game on October 2 is a defenseman who is doing everything right so far.

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Montgomery may have found his opening night lineup on second day of training camp

The second day of the St. Louis Blues training camp sessions is underway, and surprise, surprise, there were no changes to Group A. This is a very good sign in the early stages of the 2026-27 season.

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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.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 8

Head coach Jim Montgomery has a lot to prove in 2026-27

When the St. Louis Blues first hired Jim Montgomery, it was a bit of a surprise. Then-general manager Doug Armstrong had just replaced Craig Berube with Drew Bannister as head coach, and the Blues were off to a sluggish start under the new staff.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Blues Announce New Coaching Staff Additions Under Jim Montgomery

The St. Louis Blues have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, officially adding Greg Cronin, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal, and Jeremy Coupal to Jim Montgomery’s bench group.

College Hockey News / Boston College Eagles on SI / April 9

Frozen Four Hockey Hub Including Preview, Team Leaders, Coaches, Puck Drop

The teams have made their way to the desert. They've practiced, done their obligatory press conferences and settled in at maybe the most unique Frozen Four ever held.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 6

Why Bruce Cassidy’s sudden dismissal should alter Maple Leafs’ plans

The Toronto Maple Leafs are slogging through the final days of what has been a disastrous season that will result in them missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Blues match NHL record for most successful challenges in one game

The St. Louis Blues had three successful coach’s challenges during their game against the Calgary Flames Wednesday night, tying the NHL record for the most in a single game.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Blues Should Keep Montgomery Regardless of the Season’s Outcome

The St. Louis Blues‘ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, as they sit five points back of the San Jose Sharks for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, putting head coach Jim Montgomery firmly in the hot seat.

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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 / Field Level Media / December 4

Bruised Blues, Bruins battle as Jim Montgomery returns to Boston

Just over one year has passed since Jim Montgomery was fired as the Boston Bruins' head coach and found a new start with the St. Louis Blues. With the

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2025

Five likely NHL bounce-back candidates for 2025-26

Perhaps no sport has as many variables as hockey when it comes to statistical outcomes. Hockey players routinely play hurt and coaching systems can have enormous impact year to year.

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St. Louis Blues News / House of Hockey / April 23, 2025

Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery Caught Singing on Camera in the Dying Minutes of Game 2 Loss

The St. Louis Blues may be down 2-0 in the series to the Winnipeg Jets, but that didn't stop Jim Montgomery from busting a few lyrics from his favorite song.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3, 2024

What stands out about a Jim Montgomery-led Blues team?

The St. Louis Blues made waves when they hired Jim Montgomery to become the 28th head coach in franchise history–just days after he was let go by the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30, 2024

Blues New Head Coach Jim Montgomery Can Be the Solution to Team’s Problems

On Nov. 24, the St. Louis Blues hired former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery. This was following the firing of head coach Drew Bannister when the team had a disappointing record of 3-6-1 in their last 10 games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 25, 2024

Can the Blues turn things around under Jim Montgomery?

The St. Louis Blues sent shockwaves around the NHL last week, as they fired head coach Drew Bannister, less than a year onto the job, and replaced him with former Boston Bruins‘ head coach Jim Montgomery.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24, 2024

Several Coaches On Hot Seat Saved By Montgomery Hiring

Now that Jim Montgomery has found a new job with the St. Louis Blues, every NHL coach who is considered to be on the hot seat can take a deep breath — at least for now.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / November 24, 2024

Former Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery Hired By St. Louis Blues

Jim Montgomery wasn’t out of work for long. Five days after being fired by the Boston Bruins, Montgomery signed a five-year contract to become the head coach of the St.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23, 2024

Insider Hints Bruins Hiding Truth Behind Montgomery Firing

The Boston Bruins stirred up conversation this week with their decision to fire head coach Jim Montgomery, a move that some saw coming but was still a surprise given his success with the team.

Boston Bruins News / Vegas Hockey Now / November 22, 2024

Jim Montgomery Firing a Remidner That Boston’s Loss Was Vegas’s Gain

Earlier this week, the Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery. Montgomery enjoyed a lot of success in Boston. He amassed a regular season record of 120-41-23 and made the playoffs in both of his full seasons, including a historic Presidents Trophy campaign in 2022-2023.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20, 2024

Montgomery’s Big Contract Gamble Failed Before Firing

As Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney spoke with the media on Wednesday, he revealed an interesting bit of news before giving the reason behind his decision to fire Jim Montgomery as head coach.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 20, 2024

Jim Montgomery firing shows how difficult it can be to be an NHL coach

The 2023-24 NHL season saw a flurry of NHL coaches be fired during the season, as teams that struggled early in the year were desperate to find a spark and get back on track.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / November 20, 2024

Bruins Share Blame For Montgomery Firing

Will the real Boston Bruins please stand up? Bruins fans have been clamoring for that for much of the season. Their collective grumbles and groans have only grown louder with each passing loss, reaching a fever pitch Monday night.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19, 2024

Did the Bruins Make the Right Choice in Firing Jim Montgomery?

The Boston Bruins have parted ways with head coach Jim Montgomery, General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, November 19. Despite Montgomery’s record-setting tenure before this season, the decision comes amid growing concerns about the team’s on-ice direction and overall performance.