ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed defenseman Matt Kessel to a two-year entry-level contract that will begin with the 2022-23 season.
Kessel, who was drafted by the Blues in the fifth round (No. 150 overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft, will report to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, on a tryout and remain with the team for the remainder of the season.
Blues sign Kessel to two-year entry-level contract
Prospect will report to Springfield on tryout; contract begins in 2022-23 season
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