- Drew Bannister is a finalist for the head coaching position, but there will be a process that includes a small number of external candidates. Previous NHL head coaching experience is not a requirement.

- This was "year one" of the Blues' retool.

- Believes Kyrou is still a "game-breaking" player, but understands he's become a "lightning rod" for discussion the way Bouwmeester & Parayko were in the past.

- The plan is to approach Pavel Buchnevich about a contract extension this offseason.

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