-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Quote ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has named Steve Ott Assistant Coach. Ott, 34, who played for the Blues from the 2013-14 season through the 2015-16 season, has signed a three-year contract. "Steve was a competitor on the ice as a player and I expect him to bring that energy in this role," said Blues Head Coach Mike Yeo. "He was highly respected as a player and a person among his teammates and I believe he will be a huge asset to our staff." "I am very proud of my playing career and will devote the same work ethic to my coaching career," said Ott. "The Blues organization is very special to me and my family and I'm excited to take the next step in my hockey career with this franchise." Ott played in 848 NHL games from 2002-17, amassing 288 points (109 goals, 179 assists) along with 1,555 penalty minutes. In 14 seasons, he played with Dallas, Buffalo, St. Louis, Detroit and Montreal and served as Buffalo's Captain during the 2013-14 season before being acquired by the Blues on Feb. 28, 2014. The Summerside, PEI native was originally drafted by Dallas in the first round, 25th overall, of the 2000 Entry Draft. https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/steve-ott-returns-as-assistant-coach/c-289609110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 wowzor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I didn't even know that he officially retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That's the quickest player to coach transition that I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I could see Burrows as an assistant as soon as he retires too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 44 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I could see Burrows as an assistant as soon as he retires too. Burrows wants to become a GM. He sees himself starting as a scout. That's what he tells Montreal media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 When an "Ott" move by the Blues organization... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 They ott-a win a Cup now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Patrick Kane said: LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 So much for working your way up the ranks and earning your 'coaching dues'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Wat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernell Karl Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 quite the turnaround, didn't realize he was a character guy like that will be interesting to see him behind the bench in STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk and honey Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 interesting. surely he has a better hockey mind then his on ice skills suggested. wouldn't judge to quick. its so crazy it might just work lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You otta be kidding me. I wonder how many coaches-in-waiting are ottfended by this move. Seriously, tho, he must have some major dirt on someone to get this kind of a job so fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Balboa Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 2017-05-26 at 6:58 AM, Jester13 said: You otta be kidding me. I wonder how many coaches-in-waiting are ottfended by this move. Seriously, tho, he must have some major dirt on someone to get this kind of a job so fast. Or maybe he's just qualified? We don't know what he's like off the ice behind closed doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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