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FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock tries to get the attention of the referee in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hitchcock is returning to coach the Dallas Stars. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 12, 2017, because the team hadn’t announced the hire. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers, File)

Hitch is back: Stars bring Hitchcock back 15 years later

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 1999, file photo, Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock hoists the Stanley Cup after the Stars defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in triple overtime in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals in Buffalo, N.Y. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hitchcock is returning to coach the Dallas Stars. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 12, 2017, because the team hadn’t announced the hire. (AP Photo/Ryan Remiorz, File)

AP source: Stars bring back Hitchcock as coach

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 17, 2016 file photo, St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock watches during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the San Jose Sharks in St. Louis. The Blues have fired Hitchcock. Assistant and coach-in-waiting Mike Yeo replaced him. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the change Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues fire coach Ken Hitchcock, promote Mike Yeo

By JIM SALTER - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, makes a save on a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)

Tarasenko, Hutton lead Blues over Rangers 3-2

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Blues extend Hitchcock through next season

Associated Press

St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock, top left, and his players look at the scoreboard after Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith scored during the third period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Blackhawks won 5-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Miller not answer for Blues, out early again

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Blackhawks won 5-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks eliminate Blues with Game 6 win

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, right, scores the game-winning goal past St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller during overtime in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Friday, April 25, 2014, in St. Louis. The Blackhawks one 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blackhawks get Seabrook back, can finish off Blues

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks, Blues prepare for Game 5

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) is tended to by trainer Ray Barile after taking a hit from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in the third period during Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Louis. Seabrook was assessed a game misconduct penalty for the play and the Blues scored the tying goal on the ensuing five-minute power play. Backes left the ice under his own power. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Blackhawks try to regain footing without Seabrook

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford, right, makes a glove-save against St. Louis Blues' David Backes (42) during the second period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Blues beat Blackhawks 4-3 in OT, take 2-0 lead

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues center Jaden Schwartz, right, reacts after scoring to pull the Blues into a tie with the Chicago Blackhawks during the closing minutes of the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey opening-round playoff series, Thursday, April 17, 2014, in St. Louis. At left is teammate Alexander Steen. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE OUT ALTON OUT

Blues beat Blackhawks 4-3 in 3 OTs

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Oshie ruled out for Blues playoff opener

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas. Miller came to the St. Louis Blues and the goals-against went down until the lineup starting losing bodies. They're hoping to get everybody back sometime the first round of the playoffs, and help make Miller the save machine they traded for again. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Hitchcock: Blues chances hinge on Miller

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas. Miller came to the St. Louis Blues and the goals-against went down until the lineup starting losing bodies. They're hoping to get everybody back sometime the first round of the playoffs, and help make Miller the save machine they traded for again. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Playoffs approaching, Blues need goalie to step up

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Oshie, Morrow practice for Blues

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas. Miller came to the St. Louis Blues and the goals-against went down until the lineup starting losing bodies. They're hoping to get everybody back sometime the first round of the playoffs, and help make Miller the save machine they traded for again. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Playoffs approaching, Blues need goalie to step up

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' goalie Ryan Miller (39) blocks a shot by Colorado Avalanche's Jamie McGinn (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Varlamov, Avalanche blank Blues 4-0

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene, left, tries to catch St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

Miller helps Blues to 2-1 win over Avalanche

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, left, and head coach Mike Babcock, right, watch a drill during a practice session at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Sidney Crosby grows into leadership role with Team Canada

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press