Alexander Steen, Blues Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

September 23rd, 2016 by Mike Chiari Leave a reply »
The St. Louis Blues and forward Alexander Steen came to terms on a contract extension Friday that will pay the veteran a total of $23 million over the next four years. 

The team officially announced Steen's new deal, which is worth $5.75 million per season.

Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the following regarding the organization's decision to keep Steen in the fold: "We are extremely excited to have Alexander signed for the next four seasons. He has developed into one of the league's premier 200-foot players and is a key member of our leadership group. He has shown tremendous loyalty to the Blues organization, our fans and the St. Louis community."

The 32-year-old Swede has spent the past eight seasons in St. Louis after beginning his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Steen registered 17 goals and 52 points in 67 games for the Blues in 2015-16 while adding four goals and 10 points in 20 playoff contests.

The two-way left winger topped 60 points in each of the two seasons preceding 2015-16, scorin ...

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