We Ranked The Top Doug Armstrong Blues Moves And Number One Will Shock You...

Sixteen years, one Stanley Cup, and a list of moves that still divide Blues fans. Randy Karraker and Matthew Rocchio rank the ten best decisions of Doug Armstrong's GM career, and the number one pick is not the trade you think it is. As Doug Armstrong steps aside and Alexander Steen takes over as general manager, the Randy Karraker Show breaks down the trades, draft picks, and culture changes that built the 2019 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. From the Kevin Shattenkirk deal with Colorado to the Ryan O'Reilly blockbuster, the Broberg and Holloway offer sheet heist, and the Ken Hitchcock hire that changed the entire organization, this is the definitive countdown of Armstrong's best work in St. Louis. Plus, a deep dive into his underrated history of goaltending moves that traces all the way back to the Scott Stevens signing. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO.