The Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday moved toward naming St. Louis Blues assistant general manager Bill Armstrong as their new general manager.
NHL sources confirmed that Armstrong, who as of Wednesday afternoon was still listed as assistant GM and director of amateur scouting on the Blues' official website, is the leading candidate for the Coyotes' job and was close to becoming the Coyotes' general manager.
An announcement wasn't expected to be made before Thursday.
Steve Sullivan, general manager of the Tucson Roadrunners, the Coyotes' American Hockey League affiliate, has been serving as interim general manager since the team parted ways with former GM John Chayka.