The Cardinals have been a little busy today with the Jon Lester deal, but you could argue that Doug Armstrong’s had a better day than John Mozeliak.
The Blues have re-signed restricted free agent Ivan Barbashev to a two year contract extension that’s worth $4.5 million total ($2.25 AAV). Barbashev’s last contract with the Blues was a two year deal with an annual cap hit of of $1.475 million. Barbashev’s new contract will take him through age 28 and into unrestricted free agency.
This season, the versatile center/left winger scored five goals and seven assists in an injury shortened 38 game season.