Alexander Steen Takes Over as Blues GM on July 1, and Doug Armstrong's Era in St. Louis Is Over
The St. Louis Blues officially confirmed Friday that Alexander Steen will become the team's general manager on July 1, ending Doug Armstrong's 16-year run with the organization. Armstrong, who has been the GM since 2010, will transition to president of hockey operations through 2029 as part of a succession plan originally announced back in June 2024.
This isn't a shock move. Steen has essentially been running the show since the second half of this season. Armstrong straight up told the players after the trade deadline that Steen was the de facto GM, meaning no more trades and no more waiver moves. Now it's official: the former forward is getting the full title.
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Steen won a Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019 and knows this organization inside and out. He retired in 2020 after recording 622 points (245 goals, 377 assists) in 1,018 career games split between the Maple Leafs and Blues. The 42-year-old joined the front office in 2023 and was promoted to special assistant to the general manager in 2024.
"I think Alex is hungry. He's ready," Armstrong said. "A new leadership voice at that level is going to be great for the franchise."
Armstrong Leaves Big Shoes to Fill
Armstrong, 61, has been a pillar of the Blues organization. He guided St. Louis to the postseason 11 times, won the Stanley Cup in 2019, and was named NHL general manager of the year in 2012. That's a massive legacy. Now Steen has to prove he can build on it.
The Blues finished fifth in the Central Division this season and missed the playoffs, so there's real work ahead. Steen faces immediate decisions on contracts for restricted free agents Dylan Holloway, Jonatan Berggren and Matthew Kessel, plus unrestricted free agents Oskar Sundqvist and Justin Holl. He'll also help prepare for the June 26-27 draft. The next chapter in Blues history starts July 1.
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