The Blues have removed the interim tag from head coach Drew Bannister, signing him to a two-year extension Tuesday to make him the 27th permanent bench boss in franchise history. The deal keeps Bannister in St. Louis through the 2025-26 season and brings the number of coaching vacancies down to six, a number that’s expected to drop further this week with the Senators close to … [Read more...] about Blues Remove Interim Tag From Drew Bannister
Hockey Canada Releases 2024 World Championship Roster
Hockey Canada has released its roster of 22 players who will wear the maple leaf at the 2024 World Championship, which begins next week in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia. There are three open spots left to be filled throughout the tournament as more teams are eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Much like the initial World Championship roster that USA Hockey released weeks … [Read more...] about Hockey Canada Releases 2024 World Championship Roster
Blues Sign Otto Stenberg To Entry-Level Contract
The Blues were one of the busiest teams on draft day in 2023, boasting three first-round picks. One of them had yet to sign his entry-level deal, but that’s changed today. 25th overall selection Otto Stenberg has inked his three-year rookie contract, the club announced. Financial terms were not disclosed. Stenberg, 19 later this month, was one of the higher-rated prospects … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Otto Stenberg To Entry-Level Contract
Blues Sign Simon Robertsson To Entry-Level Contract
The Blues have announced the signing of right-wing prospect Simon Robertsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. A third-round pick by the Blues in 2021, Robertsson has spent the entirety of his post-draft career under contract with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League. He hasn’t landed a full-time spot in the lineup, though, and … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Simon Robertsson To Entry-Level Contract
Blues Sign Samuel Johannesson, Marcus Sylvegard
12:15 p.m.: St. Louis has now confirmed the signings of both Johannesson and Sylvegård, as previously reported, although financial terms were not disclosed. It’s a one-year entry-level agreement for Sylvegard. PuckPedia reports both deals carry cap hits of $870K, broken down into a $775K base salary, $95K signing bonus, $80K games played bonus, and $82.5K minors salary. 10:00 … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Samuel Johannesson, Marcus Sylvegard