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The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have agreed to a two-year contract with Drew Bannister to make him the 27th head coach in franchise history.

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Drew Bannister News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Blues remove interim tag from coach Drew Bannister

The St. Louis Blues removed the interim tag from coach Drew Bannister and signed him to a two-year contract on Tuesday. Bannister, 50, took over behind the bench on Dec.

St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / 10 hours ago

In St. Louis Blues News, They Have Named their Head Coach

The St. Louis Blues must be idle watching the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and made some news today. General Manager Doug Armstrong made an announcement today regarding the club’s head coach situation.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / 13 hours ago

Blues remove interim tag, name Drew Bannister head coach

One team is sticking with the man who helped lead them through the end of their regular season. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues announced that they have signed Drew Bannister as the team’s 27th head coach in franchise history.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 13 hours ago

Blues remove interim tag from HC Drew Bannister

Bannister, 50, guided the Blues to a strong 30-19-5 record after they dismissed 2019 Stanley Cup-winning coach Craig Berube on Dec. 12.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 21

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Lou Korac of The Hockey News: Drew Bannister took over as interim coach of the St. Louis Blues back on December 12th. GM Dough Armstrong said that his head coaching candidate list is shorter than it once was and the Bannister is a candidate.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / March 20

Bannister defends criticism of Kyrou, also acknowledges forward not only one at fault with mistakes made in Blues' 4-3 against Avalanche

MARYLAD HEIGHTS, Mo. -- What may have looked soft at the time, turned into a crucial turning point for the St. Louis Blues in their 4-3 loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, ending St.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / March 16

Blues Bannister believes Perunovich has another level to his game

As the St. Louis Blues gear up for their divisional match against the Minnesota Wild, head coach Drew Bannister was asked his thoughts on defenseman Scott

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / March 12

Blues must consider breaking up Thomas and Kyrou on top line

As the St. Louis Blues grapple with the challenge of maintaining a sustained and consistent five-on-five offense, the decision by head coach Drew Bannister and the coaching staff to retain the duo on the team's top line becomes a crucial point of discussion.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / February 23

Blues won a game Thursday, not happy with how they managed it after gaining lead

The St. Louis Blues not only spent Thursday winning a hockey game, but they also spent it setting a franchise record as well. So why after a 4-0 win in which they set a new team record for fastest three goals in 32 seconds, breaking the old record by four seconds, were they somewhat disappointed?

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Blues Have Improved Under Interim Coach Drew Bannister

The St. Louis Blues moved on from head coach Craig Berube on Dec. 12 this season. With the move, they brought up Drew Bannister from the American Hockey League (AHL) to serve as the club’s interim head coach.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / February 18

Bannister has helped turn Blues season around; interim coach is still proving himself to organization, veterans

The moment Drew Bannister was named to lead the St. Louis Blues after Craig Berube was fired Dec. 14, it was already known -- and felt -- that the 49-year-old's message would resonate with the younger players.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Blues Finding Success on the Power Play Under Bannister

Before the termination of head coach Craig Berube, the St. Louis Blues had the worst power play numbers in the NHL and could not find or show any sign of improvement.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / January 31

COLUMN: Blues got what they deserved in losing to another lowly team

Here's the thing: nobody expects perfection. Nobody expects 82-0-0. It's impossible. But for the St. Louis Blues, what stood between a five-game winning streak into six and feeling good about themselves heading into the All-Star break was simply a solid effort against the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / January 21

Three keys in Blues' 3-0 win against Capitals

It's no secret Drew Bannister was looking for more. Far more. Following Thursday's 5-2 loss against the Washington Capitals, the St. Louis Blues interim coach was looking for more effort and far better execution from his players, particularly his top players.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Blues working on offense ahead of rematch with Capitals

After falling at Washington 5-2 Thursday, the St. Louis Blues return home Saturday for a rematch with the Capitals. "I don't know if it's good or bad," Blues interim coach Drew Bannister said.

St. Louis Blues News / FanNation Inside The Blues / January 16

Three keys in Blues' 4-2 loss against Flyers

When St. Louis Blues interim coach Drew Bannister spoke after Saturday's overtime loss against the Boston Bruins, he spoke of a team that's desperate for points and needing every one they can get.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 25

Can the Blues Repeat 2018-19 with Drew Bannister at the Helm?

On Nov. 19, 2018, the St. Louis Blues made a franchise-alternating announcement, firing their head coach Mike Yeo and replacing him with assistant coach Craig Berube.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Blues aim to work hard for new coach, top Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues will try to stay hot under interim coach Drew Bannister when they welcome the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. The Blues have won three of four games since Bannister took over for Craig Berube, who was fired last week after a 13-14-1 start that included a four-game skid at the time of his dismissal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 16

Blues aim to keep rolling under interim coach, welcome Stars in

When Drew Bannister took the helm of the St. Louis Blues as their interim coach on Tuesday, his immediate goal was clear. "This is a good hockey team, but right now, we have to get it going in the right direction," Bannister said.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 14