St. Louis Blues Trade Forward Nick Bjugstad to New Jersey Devils for Draft Pick and AHL Player
The St. Louis Blues have made a trade with the New Jersey Devils, sending forward Nick Bjugstad to New Jersey in exchange for a mid-round draft pick and an AHL player. Bjugstad, who has scored six goals and one assist in 35 games this season, is signed with the Blues through next season at a cap hit of $1.75 million. He previously played for the Utah Hockey Club, where he recorded eight goals and 19 points in 66 games last season.
Drafted 19th overall by the Florida Panthers in 2010, Bjugstad has accumulated 163 goals and 337 points in 795 career games across various teams, including the Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Mammoth, and Blues. This trade could be the beginning of more moves for the Blues, as they are reportedly open to listening to offers for several other players, including Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, Brayden Schenn, Colton Parayko, Justin Faulk, and Jordan Binnington.
The Blues currently have a 20-27-9 record, placing them second-last in the NHL standings. On the other hand, the Devils are second-last in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Boston Bruins by 10 points for the final wild-card spot. This trade signifies a strategic move for both teams as they navigate the remainder of the season and look towards the future.