Jim Montgomery, recently hired as the head coach of the St. Louis Blues, has a history of not selecting his assistant coaches in previous NHL stints. With the departures of Steve Ott, Claude Julien, and Mike Weber, Montgomery now has the opportunity to choose his staff, focusing on enhancing the team’s struggling special teams. He emphasizes the need for high-energy, intelligent coaches who can teach players effectively. General manager Doug Armstrong plans to collaborate with Montgomery and incoming GM Alexander Steen to identify the best candidates based on specific criteria.
