Sep 18, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jon Gillies (32) guards his net against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
The St. Louis Blues waited until late afternoon of the first day of free agency to test the waters. It was not the player anyone hoped for that got signed first.
The St. Louis Blues have made their first official free agent signing of the 2020 NHL free agency period. It was not the player most fans hoped for and was somewhat of a head-scratching selection.