NHL Trades Update: Key Moves This Season
The NHL has seen notable player movements recently, headlined by veteran defenseman Brent Burns joining the Colorado Avalanche after his tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Brent Burns Moves to Colorado
Brent Burns, 40, who has entered his 22nd NHL season, inked a one-year contract with Colorado. In the last season with Carolina, he participated in all 82 regular season games, scoring 6 goals and providing 23 assists, alongside 1 goal and 4 assists during 15 playoff games. Burns is recognized for his impressive endurance, holding the fourth-longest consecutive games played streak in NHL history with 925 games.
Pius Suter Joins St. Louis
Pius Suter has officially signed with the St. Louis Blues on a two-year contract worth $8.25 million, averaging $4.125 million per season. His performance last season with the Vancouver Canucks highlighted his skills, accumulating 25 goals and a total of 46 points over 81 games played, marking a career best.
Career Path of Pius Suter
Following a previous contract worth $3.2 million for two years, Suter transitions to St. Louis, adding to his experience in the NHL. Originally an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, Suter has played 364 games, netting 82 goals and a total of 162 points for the Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Canucks.
International Play
Suter has also competed internationally, representing Switzerland in the 2018 Winter Olympics and at two World Championships, including a fifth-place finish in one event.
Blues’ Strategic Changes
In response to Suter’s addition, the Blues are working on strengthening their roster. With the absence of defenseman Torey Krug, recovering from ankle surgery, General Manager Doug Armstrong is actively upgrading the defensive lineup, including recent trades.
Center Additions
The Blues have also added center Nick Bjugstad to their roster on a two-year deal, aiming to enhance their lineup with significant centers such as Robert Thomas, Brayden Schenn, and Suter.
Other Trades in the League
In addition to these transactions, several other players have changed teams. Notably, defenseman Kaedan Korczak secured a four-year extension with the Vegas Golden Knights worth $13 million. Swedish forward Gustav Nyquist has signed a one-year $3.25 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, while James van Riemsdyk has moved to the Detroit Red Wings for $1 million on a one-year contract.
