Inside the NHL’s Power Brokers: Who Truly Runs the League’s Most Dominant Franchises?
Washington’s off-ice culture also earned some serious praise.
“(They) treat staff and people extremely well and make them all feel part of the process,” one Eastern Conference exec said. “Extremely professional group.”
9. St. Louis Blues
Total points: 20 (appeared on 4 ballots)
Owner: Tom Stillman
President of hockey operations and GM: Doug Armstrong
President and CEO of business operations: Chris Zimmerman
Last year: 13
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The Blues were another one of our big risers, thanks in large part to Armstrong. In his final season as GM before he hands the day-to-day reins to Alex Steen while remaining president of hockey operations, the long-time decision-maker is on a serious hot streak. Signing Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to offer sheets paid off in a big way, as did striking quickly to install Jim Montgomery as coach.
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