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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.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Jim Montgomery claims Hall of Fame ceremony inspired Blues in Hurricanes win

The St. Louis Blues have broken their three-game losing streak as they took a 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. It has been a struggle of a season for the team, leading to rumors that the Blues are willing to trade almost all of their players.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Blues’ Jim Montgomery reveals reason for Jordan Binnington-Joel Hofer kerfuffle

The St. Louis Blues endured a long night in their meeting with the rival Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center Wednesday night. The Blues got off to a sharp start when they scored inside the first 30 seconds, but the game quickly got out of hand as the Blackhawks rolled to a 7-3 triumph.

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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

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There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Blues’ Jordan Binnington has already buried Jim Montgomery screaming match

The St Louis Blues are off to a rough start to the 2025-26 season, in part because of their goaltending. Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer both have save percentages under .885, which is not enough to win games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

When will we see the first coach fired this season?

It may be only November, but it’s not too early for the coaching carousel to start turning in the NHL. There are likely already a few head coaches with underperforming teams that are starting to feel their seat get hot underneath them.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / November 13

Blues finding right fourth-line mix as streaking Flyers visit

St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery keeps juggling his forward lines in search of combinations capable of producing his desired playing style. His new fourth line of center Oskar Sundqvist between wingers Nathan Walker and Alexey Toropchenko became his top line as the Blues held on for a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / November 7

Blues in search of season turning point as they host Kraken

St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery keeps searching for a turning point for his sputtering team. The Blues followed an impressive 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with a dreadful 6-1 road loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Blues rumors: St. Louis ‘open for business’ amid nightmare start

It has been a brutal start for the St. Louis Blues and they are going to need a major turnaround if they are going to have a chance to earn a spot in the Western Conference playoff structure this season.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Jim Montgomery can’t believe Blues’ ‘ugly’ defense so far in 2025-26

The St. Louis Blues have lost a fifth straight game. Last time out, it was a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Head coach Jim Montgomery has been harsh when discussing his team so far this season.

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

Blues' Robert Thomas, Jake Neighbours listed as day-to-day

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic that two key players will both be out in Pittsburgh tonight: Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours. Both are thought to be day-to-day.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Blues search for consistency vs. surging Mammoth

The St. Louis Blues started their four-game homestand by earning three of a possible six points in games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Way-too-early St. Louis Blues trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a promising playoff appearance. St. Louis rallied under head coach Jim Montgomery, who joined the team early in the season after being fired by the Boston Bruins.

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

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.