Blues make massive bet on Broberg with extension

The St. Louis Blues took a massive swing on Philip Broberg becoming an elite defensive mainstay for years to come for a crucial reason.

Nov 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesThe St. Louis Blues announced the extension of defenseman Philip Broberg on Saturday. The deal came in at six years, worth $48 million. That’s an $8 million cap hit for the 24-year-old blueliner.

On the surface, this deal is a home run for the Blues. They got a solid, young defenseman for a cap hit below market value. When…