Finley finally got the break he needed when he was traded to the St. Louis Blues during the 1998–1999 season. Under coach Joel Quenneville he earned a spot on the Blues roster as a defensive specialist and remained there until the 2003–2004 season.
Finley gained the opportunity he had been seeking when he was moved to the St. Louis Blues during the 1998–1999 period. Under coach Joel Quenneville, he secured a spot on the Blues roster as a defensive expert and remained there until the 2003–2004 season.