Importance of the Signing
For
quite some time, St. Louis has not appeared to be a desirable destination for
free agents, for either the Blues or the Cardinals. However, the team’s luck
has changed this year as the St. Louis Blues were able to sign one of the
biggest names on the market.
Signing
this contract with Torey Krug shows the rest of the National Hockey League that
the St. Louis Blues are a force to be reckoned with and will spend big money to
win. It is likely that Torey Krug will be the only big-name star signed this
season. However, the 2023 Blues team is sure to look drastically different to
the current line-up.
Torey Krug’s Career
Born
in Livonia, Michigan, Torey Krug advanced through the Belle Tire hockey system,
playing one season for Indiana before enrolling at Michigan State University.
Before playing in the NHL Torey Krug played for the CCHA All-Rookie and First
All-Star teams, and was awarded CCHA Player of the Year in 2012.
Torey
Krug has played in a staggering 523 NHL games whilst recording a total of 337
points from 67 goals and 270 assists. Before joining the Blues, Krug spent his
entire National Hockey League career playing with the Boston Bruins.
He
added 40 assists and scored nine goals across 61 games in his last season with
the Bruins. Before the pause, Torey Krug was set to exceed the 50-point mark
for the fourth straight season.
According
to Torey Krug when discussing the deal, he never thought that he would be putting
on a Blues jersey and competing for a Stanley Cup with them. He explained how
the St. Louis Blues came out of nowhere on the first day of free agency with an
offer that he could not refuse.
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