
Blues Announce Compact Preseason Schedule as CBA Sparks Training‑Camp Emphasis
The Blues' four‑game preseason reflects a new CBA‑driven focus on training‑camp intensity and emerging talent.
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The Blues' four‑game preseason reflects a new CBA‑driven focus on training‑camp intensity and emerging talent.

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third‑round picks, a transaction that reflects GM John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s blue line and addresses the Blues’ need for a seasoned right‑shot.

After 11 seasons as an assistant, Tavis MacMillan steps into a dual leadership role, bringing scouting expertise, player development focus, and a deep‑rooted hockey lineage to the University of Denver.

Greg Cronin’s brief stint with the Iowa Wild ends as he joins the St. Louis Blues staff, while the team looks to rebuild after a missed playoff season.
Joe Howe, a seasoned hockey coach from Plymouth, Minnesota, has accepted an assistant coaching role at St. Cloud State University, reuniting with longtime friend Nick Oliver and stepping closer to home with his growing family.

The St. Louis Blues announced a series of coaching moves that will shape their staff for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing in veteran assistants Greg Cronin, Vaclav Prospal and Jeremy Coupal while elevating Elliott Mondou to a new front‑office role.

Vinny Prospal, a 16‑year NHL veteran, has been appointed assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues, marking his first NHL coaching role after a distinguished playing career.

David Carle's decision to remain with the University of Denver underscores a broader trend of elite NCAA coaches weighing NHL opportunities against the security and development of college hockey.

The New York Rangers have appointed Jay Leach as head coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack, a move that blends his playing pedigree, coaching experience, and a desire to revitalize the franchise's minor‑league system.

The Boston Bruins have opted not to extend the contract of assistant coach Jay Leach, bringing an end to a two‑year stint that began in 2024. The decision comes despite the team's defensive improvements under his guidance.