Armstrong replaced Bob Gainey as GM of the Stars with 32 games to go in the 2001–02 NHL season, and one of his first moves was hiring Dave Tippett as head coach. Armstrong is the son of NHL Hall of Fame linesman Neil Armstrong, inducted in 1991.
Armstrong substituted Bob Gainey as the Stars' general manager before 32 games remained in the 2001–02 NHL season, and his initial action was recruiting Dave Tippett to be the head coach. Armstrong is the son of NHL Hall of Fame linesman Neil Armstrong, who joined in 1991.