The Blues handled a big piece of their upcoming business by agreeing to terms with defenseman Cam Fowler on a three-year extension with a $6.1 million average annual value.

Fowler, 33, was set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season, but will instead be under contract in St. Louis through the 2028-29 season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said he spoke with Fowler's agent, Pat Brisson, over the summer about approaching extension talks during training camp.

At that point, Armstrong and GM-in-waiting Alexander Steen sold Fowler on their vision for the Blues moving forward in the coming years. Fowler's extension solidifies the future of the top four with Fowler, Colton Parayko, Philip Broberg and Logan Mailloux either signed through 2028-29 or under team control.

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