Even as they're locked into trying to secure a Western Conference wild card spot this season, the St. Louis Blues continue to secure their future when they announced they've signed defenseman Theo Lindstein to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Lindstein, 19, was the 29th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and has played this season in his native Sweden for Brynas IF in HockeyAllsvenskan and played in 49 games; he has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) and is a plus-13 rating.
Lindstein burst onto the scene at the 2024 U-20 World Junior Championships in Sweden, leading the tournament among defensemen with eight points (two goals, six assists), leading Sweden to a silver medal before losing to Blues first-round pick in 2022, Jimmy Snuggerud and USA.
Lindstein was nominated to the tournament All-Star Team.
Lindstein also led Sweden to silver at the 2023 U-18 World Junior Championships and gold at the 2022 U-18 World Junior Championships.
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