The St. Louis Blues have made a big move to bolster their blue line, signing defenseman Vince Dunn to a four-year contract. The deal, which was announced on Wednesday, will keep Dunn in St. Louis through the 2024-25 season.
The 22-year-old Dunn, who was a restricted free agent, has been with the Blues since being drafted in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft. He has appeared in 209 games with the team over the past four seasons, recording 14 goals and 54 assists.
Dunn is coming off a 2019-20 season in which he set career highs in goals (eight), assists (21) and points (29). He also finished the season with a plus-14 rating, which was tied for third among Blues defensemen.
The Blues are hoping that Dunn can continue to develop into a top-pairing defenseman. He has shown flashes of brilliance in his time with the team, but has yet to reach his full potential. With the new contract, the Blues are hoping that Dunn will take the next step and become one of the top defensemen in the league.
The signing of Dunn is a big move for the Blues, who have been looking to upgrade their blue line for some time now. With the addition of Dunn, they now have a solid core of defensemen that should help them compete for a Stanley Cup in the near future.
The Blues have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL over the past few seasons and this signing should help them continue that success. With Dunn in the fold, they now have one of the best defensive cores in the league and should be able to compete for a championship for years to come.
