109: Roster Building and Olympic Dreams: A Conversation with Doug Armstrong

John Shannon and Daren Millard welcome Doug Armstrong back to 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation on his evolving role within the St. Louis Blues organization. Now moving from General Manager to a consulting position, Armstrong shares how the transition changes his day-to-day involvement and what his focus will be as the team reshapes for the seasons ahead. The discussion digs into the Blues’ approach to roster construction, salary-cap management, and the balance between loyalty and flexibility in today’s NHL. Doug offers insight into how St. Louis is positioning itself in a competitive Central Division, how ticket pricing and market pressures influence team planning, and what he’s learned about sustaining success in a cap-driven league. The conversation wraps with a look beyond St. Louis—Armstrong’s perspective on Team Canada’s Olympic plans , the contenders to watch around the league, and early predictions for teams like the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets as the new season gets underway.