Doug Armstrong
Doug Armstrong
Douglas Armstrongis the general manager for the NHL's St. Louis Blues. He is also a former general manager of the Dallas Stars...
ProfessionBusiness Executive
Date of Birth24 September 1964
CitySarnia, Canada
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One of the misconceptions out there was that the teams you mentioned were only good because of money. Maybe it was an excuse used by other people why they weren't winning. But we're not looking to use the CBA as an excuse moving forward. Our job as management is to win, whether it's pre- or post-'05.
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When he first went down, it didn't look good. And he was so close to the bench that he didn't have to get up to get off the ice, so I wasn't sure what happened. But I talked to the trainer between periods and he thought it would be good and then I saw Mike after and he was all smiles with the team winning the division. So a crisis averted, I guess.
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We knew that Dave had that reputation of taking first-year teams and getting the most out of them. I think he's done that with our group. I think he's shown firm leadership and strong leadership for the younger players, making sure that they learn the game and play the correct way.
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We don't have the time to have a 30- or 35-man camp here because of exhibition games. We want to start building a team here, and to do that you have to have the players that will be a part of it around. We're going to let it play out up in Dallas.
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He doesn't shortchange the coach or his teammates on any of his shifts. He's a character player and a big part of this organization. This deal, we believe, is simply one step toward a long-term contract with Brenden.
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My belief was that I had to put my stake in the ground and build the team around one player. It's not that one player can win or lose for us, but if you have to put a statement. And Marty is my statement player.
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I want to see the correct focus and the correct attitude, not just from the players, but the entire organization of the importance of the season. Last year, we rebounded and had a very good regular season and our expectations were high, and we didn't meet those expectations in the playoffs. I think rather than running from that, we need to meet those expectations head-on.
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That's a lifetime of practicing that shot that finally paid off. We needed that boost. We needed anything.
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To me he's been our leader on and off the ice this year and it's really a pleasure just to watch a guy get some rewards for it.
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Blake really played well. He shot it so well today.
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Beau really made some big plays late. He got inside and got 12 rebounds and he made the key free throws down the stretch.
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This new contract practically ensures that Mike will retire a Dallas Star and we are thrilled that he will be back with us.
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That shot really gave us a boost going into halftime.
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You're going to have situations like this in long-term relationships. Everyone has to do things to get to a point of being very comfortable. I think he reached that point and realized the grass isn't always greener. He had to make some sacrifices financially to make this happen and to his credit he did.