St. Louis Blues Hire Jim Montgomery as New Head Coach in Five-Year Deal

The Blues replace Drew Bannister with Montgomery, citing his elite coaching record and vision for the team's future.

Jim Montgomery, former Bruins coach, has been named the 28th head coach in St. Louis Blues history, signing a five-year contract through 2028-29.
Montgomery was fired by the Boston Bruins just days earlier, despite leading the team to a record-breaking 135-point season in 2022-23 and winning the Jack Adams Award that year.
Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong emphasized Montgomery's ability to guide the team through its current retooling phase and future playoff contention, comparing the hire to past successful coaching transitions in franchise history.
Montgomery has deep ties to St. Louis, having played for the Blues in the 1990s, served as an assistant coach from 2020-2022, and maintained strong relationships with the organization and its players.
The hiring reflects a strategic move to stabilize the team after two consecutive seasons missing the playoffs and inconsistent performance under interim and short-term coaching leadership.