St Louis Blues Sign Vince Dunn to Contract Extension

The St Louis Blues and Vince Dunn have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension, paying the restricted free-agent defenseman $1.875 million next season.

$1.875M. https://t.co/TAmGIvXv7K

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 31, 2020

The two sides could not agree on a long-term deal which was the goal when negotiations started, however they have landed on a number to ensure Dunn is in St Louis when camp opens in a couple of days.

The 24-year-old d-man tallied 23 points in 71 games last season and is expected to see a boost in responsibility with Alex Pietrangelo now in Vegas. Dunn's plus 15 rating was one of the best on the Blues last season and the team loves his two-way game. 

In 224 career games the former 2nd-round pick has chipped in with 82 points. 

Vince Dunn, signed 1x$1.8M by STL, might be the biggest "analytical darling" defenceman in the NHL. His playdriving results are exceptional but for whatever reason STL plays him in extremely limited minutes. pic.twitter.com/FnxdcPjsvd

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) December 31, 2020

Great deal for both sides and add Dunn to your watchlist on your fantasy team. 

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