Blues Trade Forward Bjugstad to Devils Before Roster Freeze
The St. Louis Blues have traded forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils. This transaction occurred just ahead of the NHL’s upcoming roster freeze. In return, the Blues received forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round draft pick for 2026.
Bjugstad’s Season Performance
This season, Nick Bjugstad has recorded six goals and one assist over 35 games with the Blues. Now 33 years old, he has a contract that lasts through the next season, with a cap hit of $1.75 million. He joined the Blues last summer on a two-year deal.
Overview of Bjugstad’s Career
- Drafted 19th overall by the Florida Panthers in 2010.
- Career statistics: 163 goals and 337 points across 795 games.
- Past teams: Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, and Mammoth.
- Last season: Scored eight goals and 19 points with the Utah Hockey Club.
Details on Thomas Bordeleau
In exchange, the Blues added Thomas Bordeleau, a 24-year-old forward. Bordeleau was a second-round draft pick by the San Jose Sharks in 2020. This season, he has accumulated two goals and eight points in 35 games with the AHL’s Utica Comets. He has played 44 NHL games for the Sharks from 2021 to 2025, scoring six goals and earning 18 points.
Blues’ Position and Future Moves
The Blues currently hold a disappointing record of 20-27-9, ranking second-last in the NHL. Rumors suggest that this trade may be the first of many as the team approaches the trade deadline. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger recently reported that the Blues are open to offers on several key players, including:
- Robert Thomas
- Jordan Kyrou
- Brayden Schenn
- Colton Parayko
- Justin Faulk
- Jordan Binnington
The New Jersey Devils are currently in a tight race, sitting second-last in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Boston Bruins by 10 points for the final wild-card spot.
