Jimmy Snuggerud is finally joining the St. Louis Blues.
St. Louis announced Friday that it has signed Snuggered to a three-year, entry-level contract and that the University of Minnesota captain will practice with the team on Monday.
Snuggered was drafted 23rd overall by the Blues in 2022.
The 20-year-old right-shot forward made the decision last April to return to the Gophers for his junior season in 2024-25, citing `unfinished business` after an early exit from the Frozen Four.
Snuggerud was given the `C` in Minnesota and led the team with 24 goals, 27 assists and 51 points overall in 40 games. He earned Big Ten First Team All-Star honours for the second straight season and was a Top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA`s top player.
The Gophers were knocked out early in this year`s Frozen Four again, though, losing out to the University of Massachusetts in a first-round overtime thriller. Snuggered had two goals in the loss.
Snuggered also suited up for the United States at the world juniors, scoring five goals in six games.
SIGNING DETAILS
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Jimmy Snuggerud
Signed by
stl
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Length:
3 yrs
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Contract Type:
Entry-Level Deal
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Salary Cap Hit:
N/A
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Total:
N/A
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