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Blues Extend Philip Broberg on Six-Year, $48 Million Deal as Defenseman Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury

The 24-year-old has grown into a top-minute blueliner after arriving via a 2024 offer sheet, earning a spot on Sweden’s 2026 Olympic roster.

Overview

  • St. Louis announced a six-year extension for Broberg worth $48 million with an $8 million average annual value.
  • Outlets differ on the contract’s listed final season, with reports citing either 2031–32 or 2033–34, though the total value and AAV align.
  • Hours after the deal was revealed, Broberg exited against the Golden Knights with an upper-body injury following a hit by Mark Stone and did not return.
  • Broberg has appeared in 45 games this season with two goals and 12 assists, leading the Blues in average ice time at 23:18.
  • Acquired from Edmonton via a 2024 offer sheet, he has seen a significant jump in responsibility compared with his limited minutes with the Oilers and was recently named to Sweden’s Olympic team.