Wednesday, September 1, 2021

St. Louis Blues Sign Colton Parayko to Eight-Year Contract Extension

 












The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Colton Parayko to an eight-year contract extension, worth $52 million. Parayko, 28, played 32 games with 2 goals, 10  assists, 12 points, and a -2. Parayko had his best season in 2016-2017. That season, Parayko played 81 games with 4 goals, 31 assists, 35 points, and a plus 7. The assists and points were both career highs for Parayko. Parayko had a career high in goals (10) in 2018-2019. Parayko also helped the Blues win their first ever Stanley Cup in franchise history that season. 

Overall, Parayko has played 6 seasons in the NHL. Parayko has played 418 games with 41 goals, 130 assists, 171 points, and a plus 54. In the playoffs, Parayko has played 70 games with 8 goals, 19 assists, 27 points, and a plus 4.

The Blues did a great job signing Parayko to a long-term contract. When healthy, Parayko has proven to be one of the Blues best defensemen. 

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