Jordan Kyrou signed an eight-year, $65 million contract with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $8.125 million and begins with the 2023-24 season.
The 23-year-old forward set NHL career-highs in goals (27), assists (45) and points (75), ranking fourth on the Blues in points. Kyrou, who tied for third on the team with 19 power-play points (five goals, 14 assists), could have become a restricted free agent after this season.
Kyrou had nine points, including seven goals (tied for second on St. Louis), in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games last season. St. Louis lost to the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Second Round.
“I’m so thankful to the Blues organization for putting their trust in me and giving me the opportunity to wear the Blue Note for the foreseeable future,” Kyrou told the Blues website. “Being able to call St. Louis my home is amazing. I can’t say enough about how much I love the city. And to the best fans in the League, I can’t thank you enough for always showing me love and support. “
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Selected by St. Louis in the second round (No. 35) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Kyrou has 122 points (46 goals, 76 assists) in 173 regular-season games and 10 points (eight goals, two assists) in 21 postseason games.
“It’s pretty incredible,” Kyrou said. “This is something you work your whole life for and finally get [a long-term contract] Done feels amazing. It’s a very special moment for me and my family.”
The Blues signed center Robert Thomas to an eight-year, $65 million contract ($8.125 million average annual value) on July 13. Like Kyrou, Thomas could have become an RFA after this season. He set NHL career highs in goals (20), assists (57) and points (77) in 72 games last season.
St. Louis also signed defenseman Nick Leddy (four years, $16 million), goalie Thomas Greiss (one year, $1.25 million), and forward Noel Acciari (one year, $1.25 million) on July 13.
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