McMichael signs 6-year deal with Blues
The St. Louis Blues have secured forward Connor McMichael with a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension.
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The brief
The new deal spans six years and is valued at $40.5 million, with an average annual value of $6.75 million. Coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, Sportsnet, ESPN, RMNB, NHL.com, and STLtoday.com emphasizes that the agreement was reached as a pre-arbitration settlement.
Reports characterize the signing as a significant commitment to the team's off-season acquisition. Future updates will monitor the integration of McMichael into the Blues' roster under the terms of this multi-year extension.
Coverage does not yet specify his role in the upcoming season's lineup.
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Quick answers
What is the duration of the contract?
The contract is for six years.
What is the total value of the deal?
The contract is valued at $40.5 million.
How was the agreement reached?
The deal was reached as a pre-arbitration settlement.
Coverage (10)
- St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Blues Make Major Commitment to top off-Season Acquisition Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Connor McMichael signs six-year, $40.5 million contract extension with St. Louis Blues RMNB · 11h ago
- Blues sign forward Connor McMichael to six-year contract, avoid arbitration STLtoday.com · 11h ago
- Blues sign Connor McMichael to six-year, $40.5M deal, avoid arbitration Sportsnet.ca · 11h ago
- Blues sign Connor McMichael for 6 years, $6.75 million AAV in pre-arbitration settlement The New York Times · 11h ago
- Blues sign recently acquired McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M deal ESPN · 11h ago
- McMichael signs 6-year, $40.5 million contract with Blues NHL.com · 11h ago
- McMichael signs 6-year deal with Blues NHL.com · 11h ago
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