Definitely improved team depth and overall speed. Advanced the team rebuild by two years with offer sheets. I'd say a B+ is a good score for off season moves
You forgot Bolduc and Dvorsky is really making a push to make the team this year he actually might be on the big club this year. Snuggerud will be available at the end of the season after school is over when a playoff push is happening
Army will be the President of Hockey operations for the Blues. Glad he is sticking around and still Help Steen. We are in Good hands. Plus we have all these drafted 1st Rd Picks that will develop. Then there is our Stanley Cup winning Goaltender Binnington who can be Outstanding and a very Good Young Goaltender behind him. Unfortunately, it looks like Krug is done so it opens up 6.5 million in Cap Space. Blues will be fun to watch.
I feel like Army always goes in with a depth-first mentality, so if injuries happen or players are underperforming the team can mostly hold the line. They got lucky with injuries last year and were only a couple points out, so I like the addition of extra depth at all positions, particularly the Joseph brothers and the two guys from Edmonton. I don't understand the Suter signing, but if he's still got some juice left, I guess he can be a glue guy for a locker room that's undergone a bit of a roller coaster the last few years. And having Krug on LTIR opens up cap room to potentially sign somebody else. I think I generally agree with the B+ grade, we'll just have to see how Bannister rallies this new set of troops.
I find myself almost excited about the coming hockey season for the first time since 2020--but I've been blacked out from watching my Blues since Bally took over broadcasting rights from FSMW. Nothing in the last decade, apart from politics and COVID shenanigans, has made me more angry than being blocked from watching the only team I follow in the only sport I care about. I don't blame the team, but they don't seem to be interested in finding a solution.
I agree we were pretty fortunate with injuries if parayko or Thomas go down for long periods that will be rough for us but B+ is fair kessel bolduc and even dvorsky will push for playing time I hope kessel and bolduc will start the season within top 6 and top 9
As a fan of the franchise since the beginning, I have to say how great it was to finally see them win a Stanley Cup--However, since then,they have regressed each season, altho they did do much better last season after changing coaches--despite some talent on the roster, realistically, i don't see them making the playoffs this year. (Altho I always want them to do well and win.)
B+ for Doug Armstrong and the Blues seem fair to me. Prior to offer-sheeting Broberg, I heard that the Blues were interested in Mackenzie Weegar. Do you think they're still in the hunt for him? He's a solid RHD who scored 20 goals last season. Seems like he'd be a great addition to the Blues backline. What do you think? - Great job, and love your videos!
@mannyoliveira776 Perunovich is a left shot, natural left sided D. I feel the opposite of what you do. Lol We have lots of left D depth. Including Tucker. Kessel is out 3rd right D and I feel like we could use another righty.
We have Zack Dean, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Bolduc coming in. And guess who cracks the roster when their NCAA season is done in April/May: Jimmy Snuggerud
Mixed bag, I don’t see the benefit of kapanen or suter. Otherwise I think he did a god job of bringing in young players to audition for roles. Also some great “addition by subtraction” Neighbors shot 18% last year, he is way too hyped up, his scoring will fall off. It’s a shame Krug is hurt but this is obviously not a new thing. He made it clear last year he cannot play to the level of an nhl player anymore. Hopefully he comes back great but in the short term this is also addition by subtraction. I give army an A- for this offseason. Only losing for some of the silly moves like Suter.
@@mokumboi19 I don’t understand why most people don’t understand this. His shooting percentage is high because a majority of his shots are from high danger areas. Is he a 30 goal scorer? Idk, but if he plays top 6 he will hopefully get around 20-25 goals.
Unbelievable depth Army has acquired this off-season. I do believe that Mathew Kessel will start the season on the 3rd pair. It should be his job to lose
Mike that was weak. No mention of Dalibor Divorsky , Bolduc, Zac Dean. All could make the team and push trades of Saad, Leddy, Or possibly Schenn who plays way older then he is. Why we kept him over O'reilly is a mystery for Scooby Doo!!
Get rid of a perennial 20+ goal scorer that can fill a 3rd line role. What a stupid take. His 4.5 mil cap hit is right in line for a middle 6, 3rd line producer.
Erm, not it was not all for nothing if we don't make the playoffs this season and there will be no GM change until after the 25-26 season. Steen is in line as successor already.
This makes no sense we're building our team younger and a lot of our prospects are starting to come up while Thomas and kyrou are entering their prime years if we don't make it this year it would suck but this team is built for the long term
Let me know your thoughts on the Blues off-Season
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Seeing what other NHL GMs overpaid for players at free agency, id say Armstrong did well
You forgot Bolduc. People are really sleeping on him. He could crack the middle 6. But a B+ is certainly fair.
I expect Bolduc to take either Kapanen, Texier, or Joseph's spot.
Agreed. He's a potential breakout player, id be surprised if he's not at least 3rd line.
I could also see Schen and Saad moving to 3rd line roles.
@@toddford9839 schenn sucks get him off the team
@@skrtskrt925 or at the very least off the stadium banners
Definitely improved team depth and overall speed. Advanced the team rebuild by two years with offer sheets. I'd say a B+ is a good score for off season moves
You forgot Bolduc and Dvorsky is really making a push to make the team this year he actually might be on the big club this year. Snuggerud will be available at the end of the season after school is over when a playoff push is happening
Army will be the President of Hockey operations for the Blues. Glad he is sticking around and still Help Steen. We are in Good hands. Plus we have all these drafted 1st Rd Picks that will develop. Then there is our Stanley Cup winning Goaltender Binnington who can be Outstanding and a very Good Young Goaltender behind him. Unfortunately, it looks like Krug is done so it opens up 6.5 million in Cap Space. Blues will be fun to watch.
They definately improved. Could probably steal the wildcard spot this season
Just to add this team is in a holding pattern while some kids develop and some contracts expire.
@@mannyoliveira776We were a playoff team last year if we actually took the sharks seriously.
@anthonyfaccaro7118 the sharks were a pain in the Blues behind last season smh
100% Kessel plays 3rd pairing on the right side
This GM DA is a stone cold hit man
I feel like Army always goes in with a depth-first mentality, so if injuries happen or players are underperforming the team can mostly hold the line. They got lucky with injuries last year and were only a couple points out, so I like the addition of extra depth at all positions, particularly the Joseph brothers and the two guys from Edmonton. I don't understand the Suter signing, but if he's still got some juice left, I guess he can be a glue guy for a locker room that's undergone a bit of a roller coaster the last few years. And having Krug on LTIR opens up cap room to potentially sign somebody else. I think I generally agree with the B+ grade, we'll just have to see how Bannister rallies this new set of troops.
I find myself almost excited about the coming hockey season for the first time since 2020--but I've been blacked out from watching my Blues since Bally took over broadcasting rights from FSMW. Nothing in the last decade, apart from politics and COVID shenanigans, has made me more angry than being blocked from watching the only team I follow in the only sport I care about. I don't blame the team, but they don't seem to be interested in finding a solution.
B+ that’s fair. If Binner and Hofer play like they did last year, they get in playoffs.
I agree we were pretty fortunate with injuries if parayko or Thomas go down for long periods that will be rough for us but B+ is fair kessel bolduc and even dvorsky will push for playing time I hope kessel and bolduc will start the season within top 6 and top 9
As a fan of the franchise since the beginning, I have to say how great it was to finally see them win a Stanley Cup--However, since then,they have regressed each season, altho they did do much better last season after changing coaches--despite some talent on the roster, realistically, i don't see them making the playoffs this year. (Altho I always want them to do well and win.)
Hes done great so far. We seem to have too many players. Hopefully we can trade them for some picks in this draft
B+ for Doug Armstrong and the Blues seem fair to me. Prior to offer-sheeting Broberg, I heard that the Blues were interested in Mackenzie Weegar. Do you think they're still in the hunt for him? He's a solid RHD who scored 20 goals last season. Seems like he'd be a great addition to the Blues backline. What do you think? - Great job, and love your videos!
@mannyoliveira776 Perunovich is a left shot, natural left sided D.
I feel the opposite of what you do. Lol
We have lots of left D depth. Including Tucker.
Kessel is out 3rd right D and I feel like we could use another righty.
Blues fan here, I agree with your grade. I'm excited to see if the Blues prove a lot of people wrong.
I met Doug Armstrong and took a photo with him and my son less than 2 weeks ago.
We have Zack Dean, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Bolduc coming in. And guess who cracks the roster when their NCAA season is done in April/May: Jimmy Snuggerud
Don't think Jimmy makes the roster this season regardless of NCAA
@@charlesharrington3890Doesnt matter, its 25/26 when this team should be playoff bound again, any playoffs this year is house money
Great Video, as usual, Mike.
I believe st louis could sneak back into the playoffs this year and replace la
Mixed bag, I don’t see the benefit of kapanen or suter. Otherwise I think he did a god job of bringing in young players to audition for roles. Also some great “addition by subtraction” Neighbors shot 18% last year, he is way too hyped up, his scoring will fall off. It’s a shame Krug is hurt but this is obviously not a new thing. He made it clear last year he cannot play to the level of an nhl player anymore. Hopefully he comes back great but in the short term this is also addition by subtraction. I give army an A- for this offseason. Only losing for some of the silly moves like Suter.
Neighbours shot 18% because 20 of his 27 goals came from the dirty areas in front of goal. He taps in plenty of rebounds.
Suter as a great veteran to help instill good work ethic for younger players, Kapanen? No freaking clue why
@@Daisheng-76 I didn’t watch much Dallas but I have been told that Suter is crazy slow these days
@@brianvanwyk9425 like I said, he’s more there imo to show great leadership
@@mokumboi19 I don’t understand why most people don’t understand this. His shooting percentage is high because a majority of his shots are from high danger areas. Is he a 30 goal scorer? Idk, but if he plays top 6 he will hopefully get around 20-25 goals.
Unbelievable depth Army has acquired this off-season. I do believe that Mathew Kessel will start the season on the 3rd pair. It should be his job to lose
Mike that was weak. No mention of Dalibor Divorsky , Bolduc, Zac Dean. All could make the team and push trades of Saad, Leddy, Or possibly Schenn who plays way older then he is. Why we kept him over O'reilly is a mystery for Scooby Doo!!
saad, kapanin, faulk all need to go somehow .. maybe suter too .. get rid of those guys and I will give an A !!
@@iLightSoundGeometry I have a feeling Parayko is gone at the deadline. Faulk is one of those guys we just need to wait out his contract. :(
Get rid of a perennial 20+ goal scorer that can fill a 3rd line role. What a stupid take. His 4.5 mil cap hit is right in line for a middle 6, 3rd line producer.
@@brianvanwyk9425Parayko isn’t going anywhere. He just came off one of his best seasons. Armstrong isn’t trading away a Top 15 defenseman.
Veterans for depth, next year is when the youth movement will be in full swing
@@jamesmyers660 yes, get rid of waad .. and fulk .. yesterday, today and all day on sunday .. off my team
If we can’t make the playoffs then it was all for nothing and GM’s will change. I believe we will make playoffs myself though.💯
Erm, not it was not all for nothing if we don't make the playoffs this season and there will be no GM change until after the 25-26 season. Steen is in line as successor already.
So hawks didnt make it, that mean they give bedard back? Awful take.
This makes no sense we're building our team younger and a lot of our prospects are starting to come up while Thomas and kyrou are entering their prime years if we don't make it this year it would suck but this team is built for the long term