Blues Boost Blueline with Huskins
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and
General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the club has
signed former Clarkson defenseman Kent Huskins to a one-year
contract.
“Kent brings size and leadership to our defensive corps and
we are looking forward to him joining the Blues,” said
Armstrong.
Huskins, 32, played in 50 games for the San Jose Sharks last
season, registering 10 points (two goals, eight assists) along with
12 penalty minutes. In addition, the 6’4”, 210-pound
defenseman posted a +8 rating, his fourth consecutive season of
being a plus player (+43).
Huskins captured a Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 and
has played five National Hockey League (NHL) seasons, recording 60
points (11 goals, 49 assists) and 159 penalty minutes in 274
games,
The Almonte, Ontario native was originally drafted by Chicago in
the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
