Arbitrator awards Blues' Edmundson 1-year, $3.1M deal

St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson has been awarded a one-year, $3.1-million contract in arbitration, the team announced Tuesday.

"We are glad to have Joel under contract next season," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said. "He is an important part of our defensive unit and we are looking forward to another successful year."

Edmundson asked for $4.2 million in arbitration while the Blues countered with $2.3 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

The walkaway minimum in 2019 is set at $4,397,832, according to CapFriendly, meaning St. Louis was obligated to honor the contract awarded by the arbitrator.

Edmundson, 26, appeared in 64 regular-season games for the Blues in 2018-19, notching 11 points while averaging 19:23 per night. He added seven points in 22 postseason contests as St. Louis marched to its first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.

With Edmundson's situation resolved, the Blues now have $1.97 million in remaining cap space to sign restricted free agent Ivan Barbashev.