{"id":132048,"date":"2022-09-13T11:12:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T15:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=132048"},"modified":"2022-09-13T11:12:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T15:12:24","slug":"st-louis-blues-sign-star-forward-to-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/09\/13\/st-louis-blues-sign-star-forward-to-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Louis Blues Sign Star Forward To Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the more elite teams in the Western Conference is the St. Louis Blues. After winning the Stanley Cup in 2019, they still are cup contenders. Unfortunately the team lost goalie Ville Husso<\/a> to the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. But, To maintain that status they inked<\/a> Nick Leddy<\/a> and Robert Thomas<\/a> to contract extensions. While the core they have locked is locked in place, another key part is waiting in the wing. Jordan Kyrou<\/a> has a contract extension. <\/span><\/p>\n

The young forward has signed an eight-year deal worth $65 dollars. This is perfect for him and the club in the future. The average cap hit will be $8.125 million per season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jordan Kyrou Signs Contract Extension<\/h2>\n

Jordan Kyrou has signed a contract extension. The young forward has established himself as key piece to the team. After netting 35 points in 55 games he exploded this past season. He set career highs in every category with goals (27), assists (48), and points (75). Kyrou contributed to the power play with 19 points and finished with a CF% of 52%. <\/span><\/p>\n

Looking to build off a stellar campaign, Kyrou is young, and a building block for the club is going forward. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why This Benefits The Team<\/h3>\n

This is great for the Blues. With the uncertainty surrounding the future of winger Vladimir Tarasenko<\/a>, Kyrou getting liked up solidifies the top six units. Management is wasting no time getting its young guns locked up, and the core of its team is set in stone. The Blues have a good hockey team, and their contention status remains intact. To Summarize, a core of Colton Parayko<\/a>, Torey Krug<\/a>, Vladimir Tarasenko, Ryan O\u2019Reilly, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Jordan Binnington<\/a> is a club very capable of winning the Stanley Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why This Benefits Kyrou<\/h3>\n

Jordan Kyrou has agreed to a contract extension. In addition to it benefitting the team, this is great for him as a player. The kid can come on and build off his success. He has only improved each season and can cement himself further with the club. Kyrou is a sensational talent and a fun player to watch. Looking up a long-term deal like every other young gun was good for him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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