The MacArthur Genius award winners were recently announced today and for some reason, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was not on the list after acquiring Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes.
The award is handed out to individuals who show high originality, insight, and potential. As far as this writer is concerned, Armstrong fits every single one of those qualities.
Not only has Armstrong found ways to display his originality by carefully maneuvering his recent trades, but he has also demonstrated his ability to dig deeper into each player to analyze the lasting effect on the team.