Veteran netminder Brian Elliott appears to be calling it a career after 16 seasons. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters today that the team has hired Elliott in a goalie development and scouting role, all but confirming that his playing days are over (via Matthew DeFranks of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Elliott last played in the NHL with the Lightning in … [Read more...] about Brian Elliott Expected To Retire, Joins Blues Front Office
Blues Have Potentially Made Brandon Saad Available
As Blues GM Doug Armstrong looks to shake up his roster, it appears one player who could be in play is Brandon Saad. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports that there are rumblings that St. Louis has made the veteran available. The 31-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Blues after inking a five-year, $22.5MM contract back in 2021. After a strong first year … [Read more...] about Blues Have Potentially Made Brandon Saad Available
Blues Extend Doug Armstrong, Promote Alexander Steen
The Blues have shored up the future of their hockey operations department, keeping general manager Doug Armstrong in the organization past the expiration of his current deal in 2026. He’s signed a three-year extension to serve as president of hockey operations through the 2028-29 season, while longtime player Alexander Steen will replace Armstrong as GM for 2026-27 and beyond. … [Read more...] about Blues Extend Doug Armstrong, Promote Alexander Steen
Blues Sign Colten Ellis To Two-Way Extension
The Blues have signed goaltender Colten Ellis to a one-year, two-way extension, per a team announcement. The deal carries a cap hit and NHL salary of $775K and an AHL salary of $85K. Ellis, 23, is the second Blues minor-leaguer to ink extensions in the past few days. Winger Mathias Laferrière signed a similar deal to remain in the St. Louis organization on Sunday. Like … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Colten Ellis To Two-Way Extension
Blues Sign Mathias Laferriere To One-Year, Two-Way Extension
The St. Louis Blues have signed depth forward Mathias Laferriere to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal will carry a league-minimum $775K cap hit. Laferriere was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st, following the end of his three-year entry-level contract signed in 2019. Laferriere took a bit of a lateral step this season, posting seven goals and 25 … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Mathias Laferriere To One-Year, Two-Way Extension