from Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
The Blues hope to avoid such a years-long downturn. As they build around Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, Jake Neighbours, Scott Perunovich and Joel Hofer, reestablishing a more determined identity will be paramount.
The Blues lost it under coach Mike Yeo. They regained it under successor Craig Berube and made their improbable run to the Stanley Cup. But they lost it again last season, dooming Berube to his recent dismissal.
Now interim coach Drew Bannister is trying to restore it on the fly during this season. He has many proud veterans to help with the process, with some who have won big here (captain Brayden Schenn, Jordan Binnington, Colton Parayko, Oskar Sundqvist) and elsewhere (Brandon Saad, Nick Leddy, Torey Krug).
If the Blues can lay a strong foundation during the months ahead, they could build something substantial as more young talent arrives.
its not about identity. they lack the talent to contend. why is that so hard for some teams and reporters to grasp?
I still don't understand the Berube firing. It almost seemed like a desperation move by Armstromg
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