Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues made an uncharacteristically big splash on Day One of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, making two big trades and acquiring a potential No. 1 center from Philly in Brayden Schenn while retaining two first-round picks.
On Day Two of the Draft, the other Armstrong — Director of Amateur Scouting Bill — had his turn to shine, and he delivered. Armstrong and the Blues’ scouting team scoured the globe to add a total of six high-quality prospects to the Blues’ organization this weekend.
Blues add speed, skill up front on Day One
With the first pick on Friday night, at 20th overall, the Blues tapped playmaking center Robert Thomas from the OHL’s London Knights.