The St. Louis Blues are set to make a major announcement regarding hockey operations, with Alex Steen likely to receive a new title. Steen has been actively involved in the team's decisions and has the support of team owner Tom Stillman, who praises Steen's intelligence, work ethic, and leadership skills.
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Tom Stillman on Alex Steen: “This is looking at a person who is very intelligent, has off-the-charts work ethic, has just innate leadership abilities and communication skills and just appeals to people.”
Alex Steen: "I spent a lot of time on this. This isn't just something that was just a quick or snap decision from my part. This is something that my wife and I have spoken about for a long time. She knows my personality and who I am and where my passions lie. (CONT) #stlblues
Tom Stillman: "I believe we have the best general manager in the league so the idea of let's change and get a different one, at first, I was resistant to that, but we just talked and talked over time and I just came to see the value in bringing in a new (CONT) #stlblues
#stlblues announced late last night they’ll have a major announcement regarding hockey operations today. I know Steen has been taking on an increased role. He was involved in Bannister’s hiring and been communicating with him regularly. A new title for Steen would be my guess.