Connor McMichael signs six-year, $40.5 million deal with Blues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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.
- •McMichael's contract extends through the 2031-32 NHL season.
- •He was acquired in the Jordan Kyrou trade last month.
- •McMichael achieved a career high with 32 assists last season.
- •He has a total of 162 points since his league debut in 2021.
- •The contract more than triples his previous salary.
- 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
"This long-term contract more than triples McMichael’s salary after he made $2.1 million each of the past two seasons.
"The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 3:46 AMSt. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract
This long-term contract more than triples McMichael’s salary after he made $2.1 million each of the past two seasons.
- ESPN NHLJul 16, 2026, 10:49 PMBlues sign F McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M deal
The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.
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