St. Louis Game Time · May 29, 2021
The case for Tyler Bozak
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Each off-season brings choices for a team’s front office. Many choices are harder to deal with than others, and the Blues’ top three unrestricted free agents haven’t made Doug Armstrong’s job any easier.
Mike Hoffman, who didn’t fit into coach Craig Berube’s system that well, was a healthy scratch several times, and who was rumored as trade bait up until the deadline, helped revitalize the Blues anemic power play straight into a finishing position as sixth best in the league. It’s difficult for the Blues to manage their playoff push without that punch.