The St. Louis Blues have announced the signing of forward Isaac Ratcliffe to a professional tryout agreement for the preseason. Bally Sports Midwest’s Andy Strickland reports that there “could still be another” PTO signing coming for the team as they prepare for training camp. In July, the AHL’s Chicago Wolves announced they’d signed Ratcliffe to an AHL contract for the 2023-24 … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Sign Isaac Ratcliffe To PTO
August Free Agency Update: Central Division
As even most mid-tier free agents are now off the market, it’s a good time to look at how each team has fared on the free agent market this offseason. We’re publishing a list of one-way signings (i.e., likelier to start the season on the NHL roster) by team, per division, to keep you updated on NHL player movement since the new league year began on July 1. Asterisked players … [Read more...] about August Free Agency Update: Central Division
Blues Sign Jeremie Biakabutuka To Entry-Level Contract
After attending prospect/development camp for both the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues over the past two summers, undrafted defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka has finally landed an NHL contract. The 21-year-old received a three-year, entry-level contract from the Blues today, as announced by the team. Passed over in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 NHL Drafts, Biakabutuka has steadily … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Jeremie Biakabutuka To Entry-Level Contract
Juraj Pekarcik Commits To USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints
One St. Louis Blues 2023 draft choice has found a playing home for next season. 76th overall pick Juraj Pekarcik will be heading stateside to the USHL, committing to the Dubuque Fighting Saints for 2023-24 after spending his career until now in his native Slovakia. … [Read more...] about Juraj Pekarcik Commits To USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints
Snapshots: Blues, Lightning, Coyotes
Settling with Alexey Toropchenko today gave the St. Louis Blues come salary cap flexibility, says CapFriendly. Much like the Philadelphia Flyers did with Anthony DeAngelo, settling with Toropchenko, the Blues’ last remaining player who had filed for arbitration, opens a second buyout window for the team, which will open in three days and last for 48 hours. The rules for this … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Blues, Lightning, Coyotes