FILE - St. Louis Blues interim head coach Drew Bannister stands behind the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Pittsburgh. The St. Louis Blues have removed the interim tag from Drew Bannister’s title and named him their full-time coach. President of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced the move Tuesday, May 7, 2024.(AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)