Blues’ Sign Defenseman Jamie Rivers

[UCan]

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues’ President John Davidson announced today the club has signed defenseman Jamie Rivers.

“We signed a veteran NHL defenseman who will add depth to our defensive corps,” said Davidson. “Jamie is a quality defenseman who is familiar with our organization and we are excited to have him back in St. Louis.”

Rivers, 31, can also play forward providing depth for the Blues in all positions. He is entering his second stint with the Blues after skating in 153 games for St. Louis from 1995-1999. He split last season with the Detroit Red Wings, and Phoenix Coyotes, recording six assists.

The Ottawa, Ontario native has appeared in 423 career NHL games, with St. Louis, New York Islanders, Ottawa, Boston, Florida, Detroit and Phoenix, registering 62 points (16 goals, 46 assists).
The 6-0, 190-pound defenseman was originally St. Louis’ third round selection, 63rd overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.

www.stlouisblues.com/News/0607/060818.html

Ok...

[IceStick77]

Hmmm...I guess this will work out. The price just better not be over $1.5 million.

[ScreamingLife]

You kidding Ice? Jamie Rivers probably signed for the veteran's minimum (this is a 2-way contract). He's gonna be in Peoria all year unless there are several injuries to the blueline. As of right now, I'd rate him at #9 on our 'depth chart.'

1. Jackman
2. Backman
3. McKee
4. Brewer
5. Wideman
6. Salvador
7. Walker
8. Woywitka
9. Rivers

[Chief97]

Damn. Woywitka isn't in the top 6?

[UCan]

I think you could swich out any of the guys SL has from 6 to 9, but when Salvador is healthy he's actually pretty good.

[ScreamingLife]

Yeah, if Salvador's healthy, he's just fine. When he plays hurt like he did last year, it's kinda tragic.

BTW Tags, Woywitka had a very sub-par year in the AHL, and the only reason he was on the team at all last year was because the team was so injured that there was absolutely nobody else to turn to. Whether he cracks the NHL lineup to begin next year depends on his training camp.