Drew Bannister has been named full-time coach of the St. Louis Blues after coaching on an interim basis. He signed a two-year contract and is expected to lead the team to a playoff spot. This is his first head-coaching gig in the NHL.

Bannister replaced Craig Berube after the Blues' Stanley Cup-winning coach was fired. President Doug Armstrong opted to keep Bannister after considering other candidates. He has the support of the team's leadership group and will be building relationships with the players.