St. Louis Re-Signs Chris Porter

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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Monday the club has re-signed forward Chris Porter to a one-year contract extension.

Porter, 27, appeared in 45 games for the Blues this past season recording seven points (three goals, four assists) while also dressing in 36 games for the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Peoria Rivermen, tallying 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists).

Overall, the 6’1, 200-pound forward has played in 51 career National Hockey League (NHL) games, all with the Blues, posting nine points (four goals, five assists).

The Toronto, Ontario native was originally drafted by Chicago in the ninth round, 282nd overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed by the Blues as a free agent on August 21, 2007.

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I like Porter. Looked good for the few games he played. Probably down in Peoria for most of the season though.

[Snipes19]

Originally Posted by bustoff

I like Porter. Looked good for the few games he played. Probably down in Peoria for most of the season though.

I think he could be the 13/14th forward on the roster actually. He plays hard and plays with grit. I like him.

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Originally Posted by Snipes19

I think he could be the 13/14th forward on the roster actually. He plays hard and plays with grit. I like him.

Hopefully after the Blues get a new owner, they'll sign some guys better than Porter.