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St. Louis Blues: What If Mike Keenan Had Signed With Detroit Instead

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 3: Head coach Mike Keenan of the St. Louis Blues watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on December 3, 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Blues history had some wild changes with Mike Keenan in charge. Interestingly, it almost did not happen.

Being the Halloween season, what better time than now to discuss one of the scariest coaches in team history?
Almost immediately upon signing a deal with the St. Louis Blues, Mike Keenan became somewhat of a divisive figure in the Gateway City.