When I first heard the St. Louis Blues had cleared out their assistant coaching roster, I was reminded of a film quote. “I have just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.”
Yes, I am reminded of film quotes way to often but it seems appropriate here. Governor Tarkin’s words from Star Wars regarding the Imperial Senate don’t reflect any kind of power the Blues assistants had, but more a reflection of a sweeping away of the old guard once and for all.
Gone are Rick Wilson, Steve Thomas, Ray Bennett and Ty Conklin.