NHL News: The St. Louis Blues Extend Defenseman Colton Parayko for Eight-Years

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Colton Parayko to an eight-year contract and now regret it.

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The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Colton Parayko to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million, a $6.5 million salary cap hit.

Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong on Parayko’s extension: “Colton is certainly a core player for us and you have to give to get. He was willing to give a little bit on the AAV and we were willing to give a little bit on the number of years to make something that worked for both sides.”

Jeremy Rutherford: Armstrong on Parayko’s back issues and the risk: “We talked to our (medical staff) and we were comfortable to take this risk. I know how Colton takes care of himself. He’ll do whatever he can do to give himself the best opportunity and that’s really all you can ask for, and hope for good luck.”

CapFriendly: Parayko’s salary breakdown.

2022-23: $7.25 million
2023-24: $8 million
2024-25: $8 million
2025-26: $8 million
2026-27: $6.35 million
2027-28: $4.8 million
2028-29: $4.8 million
2029-30: $4.8 million

CapFriendly: Parayko’s trade protection.

2022-23: NTC
2023-24: NTC
2024-25: NTC
2025-26: NTC
2026-27: NTC
2027-28: NTC
2028-29: Limited NTC – 15 team No Trade
2029-30: Limited NTC – 15 team No Trade

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