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Blues Extend Alexey Toropchenko for $5 Million

1/6/2026

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Summary

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The St. Louis Blues signed forward Alexey Toropchenko to a two-year extension worth $5 million.
The deal averages $2.5 million annually and secures the 26-year-old winger from Moscow.
Toropchenko has played 27 games this season with two goals and three assists.
His NHL career includes 286 games, 32 goals, and 33 assists.
The Blues sit fifth in the Central Division at 17-18-8, one point from a wild-card playoff spot.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking the end of the Original Six era and significantly boosting its popularity. This expansion included the St. Louis Blues, who began play in the newly formed West Division. The league's growth was driven by competition from the Western Hockey League and a desire for a national television presence in the U.S.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Blues signed forward Alexey Toropchenko to a two-year extension worth $5 million.
The deal averages $2.5 million annually and secures the 26-year-old winger from Moscow.
Toropchenko has played 27 games this season with two goals and three assists.
His NHL career includes 286 games, 32 goals, and 33 assists.
The Blues sit fifth in the Central Division at 17-18-8, one point from a wild-card playoff spot.

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