Overview

• Jake Neighbours, a former first-round pick, has agreed to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3.75 million.
• Neighbours, who scored 27 goals last season, has started this season with three points in six games.
• The extension allows Neighbours to focus on his performance without the stress of pending free agency.
• Neighbours' deal aligns with similar contracts for young players like Cole Perfetti and Shane Pinto.
• The Blues now have approximately $8.14 million in cap space for next season, with several roster spots to fill.