Blues name Steve Ott assistant coach

The St. Louis Blues added Steve Ott to their coaching staff, the team announced Thursday.

Ott will join head coach Mike Yeo's staff as an assistant coach on a three-year contract.

"Steve was a competitor on the ice as a player and I expect him to bring that energy in this role," Yeo said. "He was highly respected as a player and a person among his teammates and I believe he will be a huge asset to our staff."

Ott played 122 games in a Blues uniform between 2013-16, racking up 157 penalty minutes to go along with 17 points.

Though he hasn't made it official, the announcement effectively ends Ott's 15-year playing career. He most recently suited up this season for the Montreal Canadiens, playing in six playoff games.