Blues sign Doug Armstrong to an extension until 2028-2029 for PHO and Alex Steen takover as new GM in 2026

[Jared Dunn]

What has Steen been doing with the org to this point and for how long? I didn't even realize he was in hockey ops this feels out of nowhere

EDIT: Read the release - I don't doubt that he's a smart guy but is this not a little premature of an announcement? What if he takes on a bigger role this year and just isn't as ready as they think

 

[JianYang]

One of the things that reminds you that you are an old fart..... I remember Steen's dad playing for the jets, and his kid has already had a full playing career and is in management.

 

[STL fan in MN]

I get Chia sucks, but with Armstrong as his boss that would have limited what he could F up.

Chiarelli already works for the Blues and reports to Armstrong.

We hired Chia a little after the Cup win. Right about the time we started making stupid decisions like letting Petro walk, signing Krug etc. Not saying they’re correlated but I am curious what influence Chia has on Army.

 

[Reality Czech]

Chiarelli already works for the Blues and reports to Armstrong.

We hired Chia a little after the Cup win. Right about the time we started making stupid decisions like letting Petro walk, signing Krug etc. Not saying they’re correlated but I am curious what influence Chia has on Army.

Shoulda held a gun to his head I guess. Or maybe a ball and chain would have worked.

 

[Maple Leaf]

I remember Alex steen on the leaf
Now GM
Wow

 

[Voight]

Chiarelli already works for the Blues and reports to Armstrong.

We hired Chia a little after the Cup win. Right about the time we started making stupid decisions like letting Petro walk, signing Krug etc. Not saying they’re correlated but I am curious what influence Chia has on Army.

Thats a. good point, tho Army is a veteran executive so you'd think he wouldn't just listen to all of Chias ideas.

 

[Sypher04]

Announcing a GM change 1-2 years ahead of the time they’ll take over is a bit of a strange move.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Now watch he gets fired before 2026.

He'll get fired before he can show his potential and go to the Leafs, winning them a cup to even out the universe.