By Jeff Quirin
NHL Hot Stove Associate Editor
The St. Louis Blues have a group of highly skilled of young defensemen with a prosperous future ahead of them. Last season’s growing pains showed that a stronger established veteran presence is needed. Steps were taken to remedy the situation Saturday evening with the signing of Kent Huskins to a one year, $1 million contract.
Kent Huskins (BridgetDS/Flickr)
The 32 year old Almonte, Ontario native broke in to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks during the 2006-07 campaign. He spent another two years in southern California before migrating north to play for the San Jose Sharks. In 50 games with the Sharks last season he registered two goals and eight points along with a plus-8 rating. For his career Huskins has appeared in 274 games, tallied 11 goals and 60 points.
Per the Blues official release, General Manager Doug Armstrong said, “Kent brings size and leadership to our defensive corps and we are looking forward to him joining the...
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