Connor McMichael signs six-year, $40.5 million deal with Blues

Connor McMichael has signed a six-year contract worth $40.5 million with the St. Louis Blues, announced by general manager Alex Steen. The deal, which will count for $6.75 million against the salary cap through the 2031-32 NHL season, comes after McMichael was acquired from the Washington Capitals in a trade. The 25-year-old forward previously recorded 32 assists and 14 goals in 78 games last season with Washington. He made his NHL debut in 2021 and has tallied 162 points in 333 games overall. This new contract represents a significant salary increase from his past earnings of $2.1 million.

• 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract
• 10:49 PMESPN NHL — Blues sign F McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M deal