The St. Louis Blues have re-signed center Connor McMichael to a six-year contract extension, worth $40.5 million. McMichael, 25, played 78 games with 14 goals, 32 assists, 46 points, and a plus 8 with the Washington Capitals in 2025-2026. The assists were a career high for McMichael.

McMichael had his best season in 2024-2025. That season. McMichael played 82 games with 26 goals, 31 assists, 57 points, and a plus 19. The games, goals, points, and plus mark were all career highs for McMichael.

Overall, McMichael has played 6 NHL seasons. McMichael has played 315 games with 67 goals, 87 assists, 154 points, and a plus 4. In the playoffs, McMichael has played 18 games with 5 goals, 3 assists, and 8 points. 

The Blues acquired McMichael from the Capitals on June 23, 2026, along with Milton Gastrin and a 2026 1st-round pick for center Jordan Kyrou.