“No inclination about making a change”: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong discloses how Boston Bruins affected coaching change plans

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Former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery didn't have to wait long to find employment after being fired on Tuesday last week.

Just days after losing his job in Boston, he was named the head coach of the St. Louis Blues after accepting the position from GM Doug Armstrong. But to make room for Montgomery, another move had to be made.

The Blues fired Drew Bannister just 22 games into the season, not even a full season, after he was signed to a two-year contract.

According to Armstrong, it was about taking advantage of the opportunity to hire a figure with Montgomery's clout when it presented itself.