The St. Louis Blues have made a significant coaching change, replacing Drew Bannister with Jim Montgomery, who has signed a five-year contract. General Manager Doug Armstrong emphasized that this decision was driven by the unexpected availability of a coach of Montgomery's caliber.

In other NHL news, the Ottawa Senators placed Zack MacEwen on waivers, while the Carolina Hurricanes activated Seth Jarvis from the injured reserve. Additionally, several teams are dealing with player injuries, including the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild.