The St. Louis Blues' interim coach Drew Bannister is a finalist for the permanent head coaching position, with GM Doug Armstrong praising his performance and growth during the past season.

By the Numbers
  • Bannister closed the season with a 30-19-5 record, a .602 winning percentage.
  • His record would rank 10th best in the league and fourth in the Western Conference.
Yes, But

Other coaching candidates are still in contention, with Armstrong indicating a decision will be made well before June 1st.

State of Play
  • Armstrong is considering a few candidates, with a final decision expected before the draft and possibly sooner.
  • Names like Joel Quenneville are not being commented on, hinting at uncertainty around potential hires.
What's Next

The Blues are focused on finalizing the head coaching position swiftly as they plan for the offseason.

Bottom Line

Drew Bannister's impressive tenure as the interim coach has positioned him as a top contender for the Blues' head coaching job as the team looks to make a decision before the upcoming NHL Draft.