BREAKING NEWS: St. Louis Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery Reacts in Shock and Submits Resignation to the Organization After Revelation from Former Coach Craig Berube……see more

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the NHL community, St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery has officially submitted his resignation, effective immediately, following a private but reportedly intense conversation with former Blues coach Craig Berube. The team confirmed the development in a brief statement released Friday afternoon, citing “personal reasons” behind Montgomery’s departure.

Sources close to the organization reveal that Berube, who led the Blues to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2019, approached Montgomery earlier this week with information that allegedly “shook the foundation” of the current leadership’s direction. While the details of the revelation remain undisclosed, insiders describe it as a matter involving the team’s internal culture and player trust.

Montgomery, 55, appeared visibly emotional as he addressed the coaching staff and players earlier this morning. In a closed-door meeting at the Blues’ training facility in Maryland Heights, Montgomery reportedly said he was “no longer the right person to lead this team” and emphasized his respect for both the franchise and its fan base.

“I was blindsided,” Montgomery told a team official, according to an anonymous source. “But when the truth surfaces, you owe it to yourself—and the players—to respond with integrity.”

Montgomery took over the head coaching role just last season after an impressive tenure as an assistant with the Boston Bruins. His leadership helped the Blues navigate a period of transition, with the team finishing in playoff contention but falling short in the second round.

Berube, who had remained largely out of the public eye since his dismissal in late 2023, made his first public comments in over a year just last week during an alumni panel discussion. It’s unclear if his revelation to Montgomery stemmed from that event or from ongoing behind-the-scenes conversations with players and staff.

The Blues organization has not yet named an interim head coach but stated that an internal review is underway.

Blues President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong addressed the media briefly Friday evening:

“Jim Montgomery’s decision to step down was his own. While we are surprised, we support his choice and wish him the very best. We are currently working to ensure stability for our players and fans as we determine next steps.”

Reaction around the league has been swift. Former NHL coach and analyst Barry Melrose called the situation “unprecedented” and noted, “You rarely see a mid-offseason resignation like this without some serious internal pressure or personal revelation.”

Fans flooded social media with speculation and concern, many expressing gratitude for Montgomery’s short but steady leadership. As of now, no further details have been released regarding Berube’s statements or the specific nature of the revelation.

This story is still developing.

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