Confirmed Signing with Link: [STL] Alex Steen signs extension with Blues (4 years, $5.75M AAV)

[LetsGoBLUES91]

While we're in a Steen thread, can anybody explain how Steen went from a 45-50 pts winger to a 60+ one out of nowhere? Did the Blues just give him a bigger role after Stewart turned to ****?

He was great for the Blues well before Stewart. He was just a good player that didn't work in Toronto.

This is a solid deal. Not a steal, not terrible. 1 year too long probably. Money is right. He's very underrated.

 

[bigduga]

I don't think there was a scenario that had the Blues leaving Steen unprotected anyways.

As a pending UFA there was.

 

[Zaddy]

Very fair deal.

 

[Deen]

Seems pretty cheap for what he brings. Good deal for the Blues if he stays healthy.

 

[Dbrownss]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much money for a guy who, while still really good, is already showing signs of decline? Possession has been trending in the wrong direction last couple of seasons...

Yes. Steen has been a stud for the Blues. Outside of injury concerns, he's worth every penny.

 

[Empoleon8771]

That seems fair based on what guys like Eriksson and Okposo got, I'd imagine guys like Oshie and Marchand will be looking at around this.

 

[Sorey*]

why did toronto trade this guy?

 

[Beninho*]

Kind of surprised people are calling this a steel. Good player no doubt but 4 years at 5.7 for a 32 year old with past injuries seems like a lot. Pair in the no trade clause i dont really see how this is a steel

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Kind of surprised people are calling this a steel. Good player no doubt but 4 years at 5.7 for a 32 year old with past injuries seems like a lot. Pair in the no trade clause i dont really see how this is a steel

No one has called it a steel.

 

[HockeyHead21]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much money for a guy who, while still really good, is already showing signs of decline? Possession has been trending in the wrong direction last couple of seasons...

Yes. That's the going rate for a pending stud UFA. He wasn't so much a stud in Toronto but he's been a stud for St. Louis. The Blues decided to pay him so he didn't become a stud for another franchise.

 

[HockeyHead21]

Kind of surprised people are calling this a steel. Good player no doubt but 4 years at 5.7 for a 32 year old with past injuries seems like a lot. Pair in the no trade clause i dont really see how this is a steel

Steel as in iron clad contract?

 

[McFlyingV]

Kind of surprised people are calling this a steel. Good player no doubt but 4 years at 5.7 for a 32 year old with past injuries seems like a lot. Pair in the no trade clause i dont really see how this is a steel

What kind of steel are we talking about?

 

[SirPaste]

Very happy with the deal, great player and we couldn't allow him to walk after Backes and Brouwer did

 

[KrisLetAngry]

why did toronto trade this guy?

Jet fuel melts steel beams.

Anyways good deal
Even if he only gets 40 points in his last year it's no albatross at all

 

[Fogelhund]

why did toronto trade this guy?

Idiots at the helm at the time.


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Good deal for Steen, and the cheap last year means if he regresses, he still might be valuable for a cap floor team with a budget.

 

[Redline]

That's a really decent deal.

 

[542365]

Kind of surprised people are calling this a steel. Good player no doubt but 4 years at 5.7 for a 32 year old with past injuries seems like a lot. Pair in the no trade clause i dont really see how this is a steel

Nobody called it a "steel" or implied it was a "steal". It's a good deal. If he would've hit the open market after this coming season and put up 60 points for the 4th consecutive year, you don't think he would've gotten more than 5.75M? He would've easily been in the 6s. If Backes can get a 6M deal, Steen should get that and more as he's a better player.

 

[High n Wide]

As a pending UFA there was.

I suppose, but both the Blues FO and Steen have been very transparent about their desire to get a deal worked out. You could argue that it was just posturing or to keep the fan base at bay, but it all seemed very genuine. There was nothing that suggested that this was going to be a struggle to get him signed, so it would make sense for the Blues to plan to protect him even prior to having the contract signed. Having the signature on the contract doesn't change their plans regarding their protection plans for the LV expansion draft.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Very smart of the Blues to keep this guy around for those extra 4 years; he's very smart and skilled player. I think it's a good deal for both sides.

 

[surixon]

There is a bit of risk here for the Blues as he will be 33 when his extension kicks in but the guys still a really good all around player so if he continues to age well the deal will look good for both parties.

 

[BluesTraveller]

Love Steen, not happy with the length however.

 

[Moon Man]

Congrats Blues fans. Great signing. Good contract.

 

[Siludin]

Canucks sign UFA Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $6m deal until he is 37: "BENNING IDIOT GM!"

Blues extend hometown Steen to 4 year, $5.75m extension until he is 37: "Steal! Great player! Omg!"

 

[go4hockey]

Good player. Fair deal for both sides.

 

[Deen]

Canucks sign UFA Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $6m deal until he is 37: "BENNING IDIOT GM!"

Blues extend hometown Steen to 4 year, $5.75m extension until he is 37: "Steal! Great player! Omg!"

The problem with the Loui deal is that it doesn't fit their rebuild they should be doing.