Confirmed with Link: Blues extend Oskar Sundqvist (1 year @ $650k)

[Alklha]

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I would have preferred 2 years, but whatever. Plenty of cap space remaining.

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[Evocable Manager]

Like this, he should be a regular on the 4th line and PK. Good defensively, limited offensive capability. He'll likely pan out as a 4C/RW but has 3C/RW upside.

 

[BlueDream]

Looking forward to seeing him, expecting him to be a quality 4th liner.

Sundqvist-Brodziak-Thorburn wouldn't be bad. Heavy line of guys that can play well defensively.

Jaskin can occasionally get some time in place of one of them.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

If he's on the NHL roster at that number, its pretty nice. I guess this is a prove-it deal. But if he doesn't 'prove it' he'll probably get snagged on waivers anyway.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

For no AHL affiliation we sure have a lot of depth guys

 

[AjaxManifesto]

For no AHL affiliation we sure have a lot of depth guys

Maybe Army has another trick up his sleeve?

 

[Alklha]

For no AHL affiliation we sure have a lot of depth guys

Vegas have about half-a-dozen forward prospects and they only have 11 guys signed in the NHL, so the Wolves aren't exactly loaded as we speak.

 

[RandallRitchey]

Vegas have about half-a-dozen forward prospects and they only have 11 guys signed in the NHL, so the Wolves aren't exactly loaded as we speak.

You forget that Chicago likes to sign their own guys too?

 

[simon IC]

Does this mean he is UFA at the end of the season, like Paajarvi?

 

[ChuckLefley]

You forget that Chicago likes to sign their own guys too?

How many did they sign last year?

 

[TheDizee]

Does this mean he is UFA at the end of the season, like Paajarvi?

nope he will be a RFA, according to cap friendly

https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/blues

 

[Alklha]

You forget that Chicago likes to sign their own guys too?

Not that many.

Does this mean he is UFA at the end of the season, like Paajarvi?

As Dizee said, he is a RFA. Won't be a UFA until 2021.

 

[simon IC]

nope he will be a RFA, according to cap friendly

https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/blues

Not that many.



As Dizee said, he is a RFA. Won't be a UFA until 2021.

Thanks, both! Was being lazy. I'm glad he's still locked in. I was just thinking it would be silly to trade for him and sign him/lose him. I guess this is a "show me"contract.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Army seemed to pencil Sundqvist in as 3rd line C in his chat with Strick earlier today.

 

[Majorityof1]

Army seemed to pencil Sundqvist in as 3rd line C in his chat with Strick earlier today.

I read it just as he would be one of a few guys who would get a shot to earn it. Basically, Barbashev, Sanford, Paajarvi and Sundqvist will have an open comp for the 3rd line roles Berglund created. He said he'd get a look at the spot, not he'd be in the spot. Several people will probably get a look.

 

[BlueDream]

I don't understand why Sobotka isn't the automatic choice for that line, unless they have him in the top 6 (ugh)... by far our best faceoff guy, defensively responsible, and solid playmaker. I wouldn't put him on the wing.

 

[Dbrownss]

I don't understand why Sobotka isn't the automatic choice for that line, unless they have him in the top 6 (ugh)... by far our best faceoff guy, defensively responsible, and solid playmaker. I wouldn't put him on the wing.

I forgot where i read it today, but its at the request of Sobokta. He didnt feel as comfortable at center coming back from the KHL. We literally have 1 unquestioned center in Stastny. 2 and 3 have an open competition between Sanford, Scheen, Fabbri, Barbashev, and Sundqvist. 4c might not be locked down by Brodziak either.....he was struggling down the stretch

 

[BlueDream]

I forgot where i read it today, but its at the request of Sobokta. He didnt feel as comfortable at center coming back from the KHL. We literally have 1 unquestioned center in Stastny. 2 and 3 have an open competition between Sanford, Scheen, Fabbri, Barbashev, and Sundqvist. 4c might not be locked down by Brodziak either.....he was struggling down the stretch

Oh ok, that's surprising but then that makes more sense.

Well then I'd definitely give it to Barbashev. And Sundqvist/Brodz can handle the 4th line.

 

[PiggySmalls]

I can see it as maybe some posturing by Army. Not by any means saying it will happen but, I don't want Sanford or Barbie see the news of Berglund's injury and think the spot is theirs and kinda ease up this summer in training. Both had aspects to work on and the last thing we need is for them to come into camp not 100% ready mentally and physically.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

Good grief, it's like open tryouts for center.
Stastny, Barbashev, Schenn, Sobotka, Berglund (when he's back), Sanford, Sundqvist, Brodziak.
Which are the 4 centers?

I'll guess:
Stastny
Schenn
Barbashev
Sundqvist (Brodziak moves to wing, and Sobotka stays on wing too until halfway through the year when Schenn moves to wing)

Then:
Stastny
Sobotka
Barbashev Ihe struggles off and on with the grind of the NHL season)
Sundqvist

 

[Dbrownss]

You forgot Fabbri.....lol

 

[BlueDream]

So I'm pretty sure Tarasenko and Paajarvi are the only two forwards that haven't been talked about at center...

 

[2 Minute Minor]

You forgot Fabbri.....lol

That's right! They should open it up for fans to try out for center too.

 

[KirkOut]

That's right! They should open it up for fans to try out for center too.

We all saw Pierre Turgeon during the alumni game, I bet he's still better than half the guys on the list

 

[stl76]

We all saw Pierre Turgeon during the alumni game, I bet he's still better than half the guys on the list

What do you think it would it take to pry Dougie Weight away from Long Island? I'm pretty sure Adam Oates is available...