Blues Secure Bordeleau, Draft Pick in Trade with Devils

In a significant move, the St. Louis Blues have secured forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round draft pick for 2026 from the New Jersey Devils. The trade involved swapping Bordeleau for forward Nick Bjugstad.

Details of the Trade

The announcement came from Doug Armstrong, the Blues’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. Bordeleau, aged 24, will join the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Player Profiles

• Thomas Bordeleau:
  • Age: 24
  • Games Played This Season: 35 with the Utica Comets
  • Points This Season: 8 (2 goals, 6 assists)
  • Career AHL Games: 196
  • Career AHL Points: 115 (49 goals, 66 assists)
  • NHL Experience: 44 games with the San Jose Sharks
  • NHL Points: 18 (6 goals, 12 assists)
  • Drafted: 2nd round, 38th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
• Nick Bjugstad:
  • Age: 33
  • Games Played This Season: 35
  • Points This Season: 7 (6 goals, 1 assist)
  • Career NHL Games: 795
  • Career NHL Points: 337 (163 goals, 174 assists)

This trade marks a pivotal moment for the Blues as they look to position themselves for future success. The addition of Bordeleau adds depth to their roster, especially at the AHL level, while Bjugstad’s departure indicates strategic restructuring.

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