The St. Louis Blues have officially named Drew Bannister as their full-time head coach, removing the interim tag from his title. This decision was announced by the team's President of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday. Bannister, aged 50, has signed a two-year contract to continue in the role after taking over from Craig Berube in December. Berube, the 2019 Stanley Cup-winning coach, was relieved of his duties, leading to Bannister's interim appointment.
Since Bannister assumed the coaching responsibilities, the Blues posted a record of 30 wins, 19 losses, and 5 ties. Despite a commendable performance under his leadership, the team finished six points shy of securing a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.
