This official declaration was made by the president of the Blues hockey operations and the team's General manager. On December 12th, 2023, Bannister stepped up as the interim head coach for the team. Under his guidance, the Blues managed to secure a commendable 30-19-5 record, accumulating 65 points.
Despite this, the season concluded on a sour note for the Blues, as they missed out on the final wild card position in the western conference. Can Bannister restore the Blues to their former glory? He certainly might be the perfect candidate for this task.
