Blues prospect Jimmy Snuggerud declines to sign entry-level contract
It's the type of news Blues fans don' want to hear as their first round pick in the 2022 NHL entry draft has yet again decided to return to the NCAA's Minnesota Gophers for his junior year. This would now be his third year with the team. Jimmy Snuggerud to remain in the NCAA
The prospect has taken immense strides this year, being a hobey baker finalist and killing it at the 2024 WJC. Jimmy Snuggerud's amazing performance during the WJC
The club released the following statement about the 23rd overall pick's selection.
The Gophers posted on their twitter account, and were quite stoked to find their top player return to the team.
2x All-B1G forward Jimmy Snuggerud will return for his junior season at Minnesota!
#PrideOnIce
Hold your horses however, Logan Cooley made the very same announcement last year but then opted last minute to head to the NHL with the Arizona Coyotes. The reality is that you never know until the start of training camp occurs, but as of right now, we won't be seeing Jimmy Snuggerud in an St.Louis Blues jersey for the 2024-25 NHL season.
As read on- Blades of Steel
Top forward prospect chooses to stay in the NCAA
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AVRIL 2 | 110 ANSWERS Blues prospect Jimmy Snuggerud declines to sign entry-level contract Will Jimmy Snuggerud eventually sign with the St.Louis Blues? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 49.1 % |
| No | 56 | 50.9 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Jason Robertson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Chandler Stephenson | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jalen Chatfield | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mikael Granlund | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Roope Hintz | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Wyatt Johnston | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Brandon Montour | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| William Nylander | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mitch Marner | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Jaden Schwartz | - | 2 | 2 | |
| John Tavares | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Jamie Benn | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Evgeny Dadonov | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Yanni Gourde | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Pontus Holmberg | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Fraser Minten | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Ryan Poehling | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jack Roslovic | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Daniel Sprong | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Hurricanes | 18 | 14 | 4 | - | 28 | |
Capitals | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | |
Wild | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 27 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Devils | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
Stars | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | 24 | |
Golden Knights | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||