"Doug Armstrong's name was highly touted because of his resume. He has won multiple Stanley Cups as an executive and has been part of Team Canada's program for many years."
"Hiring Armstrong would not have signaled change. Armstrong has long ties to current head coach Craig Berube, so if he was hired, it's safe to assume he would have kept Berube as his coach."
"A 61 year-old Armstrong isn't the person who you'd want to start your rebuild, but instead would be someone who screams re-tool, which is unfortunately isn't how this team should be thinking."
"It's actually a blessing that Armstrong isn't available for Toronto. If the Leafs want serious change, they need to look elsewhere."
Doug Armstrong has stepped down as GM of the St. Louis Blues and will take on an advisory role, making him unavailable for the Maple Leafs. His extensive experience includes multiple Stanley Cup wins and involvement with Team Canada. However, his long-standing ties to current coach Craig Berube suggest that hiring him would not lead to significant changes. The Leafs are better off seeking a younger executive to lead a rebuild rather than a re-tool under Armstrong's influence.
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