According to Chris Johnston of TSN, the Blues have acquired Alexandre Texier from the Blue Jackets in exchange for a mid-round pick. Johnston added that the Blues have also signed the recently-acquired forward to a two-year contract extension worth $4.2 million total ($2.1 million AAV).
Texier, 24, struggled at times with the Blue Jackets but returned to the NHL last season after a one-year stint in Europe and set new career highs in goals, assists and points. In 78 games, the Saint-Martin-d'Heres, France native had 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists), 38 penalty minutes and was a minus-five.
