The St. Louis Blues inked winger Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3.75 million, the team announced Tuesday.
Neighbours enjoyed a breakout year in 2023-24, producing 27 goals and 11 assists in 77 games. He's managed two goals and a helper in six contests this season.
Jake Neighbours, extended 2x$3.75M by STL, is a complementary scoring winger who got a lot of one-time and deflection goals playing with talented playmakers last year. Willing to battle and throw the body. #STLBlues pic.twitter.com/SvPcZzBPZn
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 22, 2024
The 22-year-old is currently playing out the final year of his entry-level deal before the extension begins in 2025-26. He'll be a restricted free agent after the extension and won't become unrestricted until 2029.
The Blues drafted Neighbours 26th overall in 2020.
