St. Louis Blues Offseason Priorities: New Head Coach, Second-Line Center, Defensive Reinforcements
The St. Louis Blues are facing a crucial offseason as they work towards rebuilding their team through draft and development, focusing on priorities such as hiring a permanent head coach, securing a second-line center, and bolstering their defense.
By the Numbers- The Blues finished the season with 92 points in the first full year of their retool.
- Five Blues players scored 25 or more goals this season.
The Blues need to address the lack of secondary scoring and find more offensive support from their defensemen.
State of Play- The search for a head coach is ongoing, with potential candidates including Joel Quenneville and David Carle.
- The focus is also on securing a second-line center and strengthening the defense.
The Blues will need to make important decisions on coaching hires, player acquisitions, and roster adjustments to enhance their competitiveness for the upcoming season.
Bottom LineThe Blues' success in the next season will heavily rely on strategic moves in coaching selections, player acquisitions, and tactical improvements to address key deficiencies in their lineup.
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