As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a new general manager, one name has emerged as a top contender: Doug Armstrong, the current president of hockey operations for the St. Louis Blues. With a proven track record of success, including a Stanley Cup championship in 2019, Armstrong is widely regarded as one of the most qualified candidates for the job. However, any potential deal may be complicated by the fact that the Blues are under contract with Armstrong through the 2024-25 season, raising questions about whether the team would be willing to let him go. Meanwhile, it's also unclear whether Armstrong, who has expressed a strong commitment to the Blues organization, would even be interested in leaving St. Louis for the Maple Leafs.
Doug Armstrong may be the ideal candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but would the St. Louis Blues allow him to leave, and does he even want to go?
