ST. LOUIS (AP) � The St. Louis Blues signed longtime president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong to a five-year contract extension. The 57-year-old was named the organization’s 11th general manager after the 2009-10 season after joining the Blues as assistant general manager in 2008. The Blues have qualified for the Stanley Cup

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) � The Ottawa Senators have acquired Zach Sanford, sending St. Louis native Logan Brown to the Blues in exchange for the veteran forward. St. Louis also receives a conditional 2022 draft pick from Ottawa. Sanford had 10 goals and six assists in 52 games for the Blues last season.

ST. LOUIS (AP) � The St. Louis Blues have promoted Peter Chiarelli to vice president of hockey operations. They are also bringing back former coach Ken Hitchock  as  consultant. Chiarelli takes over for Dave Taylor, who is now a senior adviser under president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong. This is Chiarelli’s most

ST. LOUIS (AP) � The St. Louis Blues will require fans ages 12 and older to show proof that have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had a recent negative test for the virus. The Blues said Friday the policy will be in place as of Oct. 15 for anyone entering the Enterprise Center. The policy