Blues Linked to Ex-NHLer for Assistant Bench Job

The Blues are being tied to a former NHL player for an assistant coaching role, which is exactly the kind of move that gets front offices talking in low voices. These hires often say as much about a team’s direction as they do about the name on the door. St. Louis appears to be weighing experience, fit, and whether a fresh voice can actually change what happens between the boards. It is the sort of behind-the-scenes decision that can matter more than it looks on paper.