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Jim Montgomery has been patient, but now is not the right time to be making changes

The St. Louis Blues have hit a wall after not scoring over the last two games. Usually, a change of some kind would come down from the top regarding line combos…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:21 PM
Jim Montgomery has been patient, but now is not the right time to be making changes
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Bonhard argues St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery should not shuffle forward lines despite consecutive scoreless games.
  • Montgomery altered his top three forward lines following the Blues' 5-6-1 start to the season.
  • Bonhard notes the Blues generated 46 shots against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler without scoring.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bleedin' Blue writer Justin Bonhard argues that St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery should not have shuffled his top nine forward lines despite going scoreless in back-to-back games. Bonhard believes the drastic adjustments are premature ahead of a matchup against a tough Boston Bruins team.

The Blues have started the season 5-6-1, but Bonhard notes the team generated 46 shots against the Montreal Canadiens and ranked 13th in the NHL in Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. The article claims the team's underlying offense remains strong and cautions that unproven combinations may struggle against top-tier opponents.

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