Blues sign rookie D Joel Edmundson to two-year contract

Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winning goal in overtime and the St. Louis Blues edged the Chicago Blackhawks.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues signed rookie defenceman Joel Edmundson to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension Friday.

The 22-year-old Edmundson was a second-round draft pick in 2011.

Edmundson has one goal and eight assists in 66 games and has set a franchise rookie record with 162 hits. He also ranks among the rookie leaders with 63 penalty minutes.

April 8, 2016

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Joel Edmundson
SIGNED BY
St. Louis Blues
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.05 million
TOTAL
$2.1 million

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