St. Louis Re-Signs Matt D'Agostini for Two Years

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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Friday the club has re-signed forward Matt D'Agostini to a two-year contract.

“Matt had a solid year for us last season,” said Armstrong. “We look forward to his continued growth as a Blue and in this league.”

D’Agostini, 24, posted his best professional season in 2010-11 with the Blues, setting new career marks in games played (82), points (46), goals (21) and assists (25) while also ranking third on the team with six power play goals and tying for the team lead with five game-winning goals.

The 6’0”, 200-pound forward has dressed in 183 National Hockey League (NHL) games over four seasons between the Blues and the Montreal Canadiens amassing 71 points including 35 goals and 36 assists.

The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native was originally drafted by Montreal in the sixth round, 190th overall, of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by the Blues from Montreal in exchange for Aaron Palushaj on March 2, 2010.