St. Louis Blues fans were beginning to get restless as they watched the Blues open the free agency period by signing a back-up goaltender and defensive depth.
The fans wanted the Blues to sign an impact forward to help push this team back to the playoffs.
On Wednesday, the Blues may have done just that by signing veteran forward Jason Arnott to a one year contract that will pay the 37 year old veteran $2.5 million next season, plus a possible $300,000 in bonuses.
“Jason is a veteran forward and a Stanley Cup Champion who will be a valuable addition to our club,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said. “He’s a proven leader and we are excited that he has decided to wear the Bluenote.”
Arnott spent time with both the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capital last season, appearing in 73 games while scoring 17 goals while assisting on 14 others.
Arnott is not quite the same player he was back in his prime, but he will add yet another physical presence to a Blues front-line that now has a scary assortment of speed and size.
Blues head coach Davis Payne is certainly a fan of the signing.
"Arnott, a big body that can play in the middle," Payne said. "His ability to shoot the puck and contribute offensively, he'll be a big, physical body to lean on people. That's something that we value very high."
Arnott, along with Jamie Langenbrunner, who was also signed by the Blues on Wednesday, figures to add leadership to a team that lacks a veteran presence among its top players.
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The fans wanted the Blues to sign an impact forward to help push this team back to the playoffs.
On Wednesday, the Blues may have done just that by signing veteran forward Jason Arnott to a one year contract that will pay the 37 year old veteran $2.5 million next season, plus a possible $300,000 in bonuses.
“Jason is a veteran forward and a Stanley Cup Champion who will be a valuable addition to our club,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said. “He’s a proven leader and we are excited that he has decided to wear the Bluenote.”
Arnott spent time with both the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capital last season, appearing in 73 games while scoring 17 goals while assisting on 14 others.
Arnott is not quite the same player he was back in his prime, but he will add yet another physical presence to a Blues front-line that now has a scary assortment of speed and size.
Blues head coach Davis Payne is certainly a fan of the signing.
"Arnott, a big body that can play in the middle," Payne said. "His ability to shoot the puck and contribute offensively, he'll be a big, physical body to lean on people. That's something that we value very high."
Arnott, along with Jamie Langenbrunner, who was also signed by the Blues on Wednesday, figures to add leadership to a team that lacks a veteran presence among its top players.
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