Connor McMichael Signs Huge Extension With St. Louis Blues

Connor McMichael, acquired by the St. Louis Blues as part of the Jordan Kyrou trade with the Washington Capitals, is now locked up for the long-term in St. Louis. The Blues have announced a huge six-year deal for McMichael, at a $6.75 million AAV, avoiding arbitration.

Connor McMichael has been signed to a six-year contract. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/5mhqerGk5M

— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 16, 2026

McMichael was a restricted free agent, and the signing avoids arbitration for the two sides. He was coming off a $2.1M AAV. Going to arbitration and arguing against a newly acquired player is not the most ideal situation, so coming to this deal was very important. 

After setting career highs with 26 goals and 57 points in the 2024-25 season, the 25-year-old saw his offense take a dip this past season as his role and line assignments changed, to 14 goals and 46 points. But the Blues were obviously enamored with the promise the former first-round pick has shown, and have secured him for the long term, through the 2021-32 season.

McMichael is now the 6th-highest player on his new team and the 5th-highest forward. He's behind only Robert Thomas ($8.125M), Pavel Buchnevich ($8M), Philip Broberg ($8M), Dylan Holloway ($7.75M) and Mason McTavish ($7M).

McMichael was drafted with the 25th overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Capitals.