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Checking in on the St. Louis Blues' Offseason Acquisitions (Part 2) - Ryan Suter and Alexandre Texier

The St. Louis Blues had a relatively busy offseason for a retooling team, bringing in 7 players at the NHL level. Before we turn the calendar to 2025, where do these players stand? What have they contributed to the Blues so far this season?
ByJohn Poston|
Dec 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) waits for the face-off against the Dallas Stars during the second period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) waits for the face-off against the Dallas Stars during the second period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Alexandre Texier

Shifting from a veteran defensemen whose ice time is steadily decreasing, let's take a look at a young forward whose stock is rising. Alexandre Texier was acquired over the summer in a trade that sent a 2025 4th round draft pick to Columbus in exchange for the French forward.

Alexandre Texier
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So far, the results haven't been huge for Texier. In 18 games played, Texier has two goals and three assists, with his most recent goal (a beauty) coming in a 4-0 shutout of the Detroit Red Wings. Texier also has seven blocks, nine hits, three takeaways, and seven giveaways.

While Texier does not yet have impressive results, actual or expected, this is largely due to a lack of playing time. However, this may be about to change, as Texier was promoted to the top forward line on December 23rd against Detroit, when he scored this goal:

Texier is a prime example of a player who should be evaluated using the eye test, especially in his past few games. With Montgomery giving Texier a chance at a top-6 spot, the young forward has taken advantage of the opportunity. He's been playing hard and has excelled on both sides of the puck. In his recent games, Texier has been a key piece of forward lines that dominate the game, outshooting opponents through solid two-way play.

Although Texier's full body of work this season is relatively unimpressive, his recent games show cause for excitement. He's playing like he wants to remain in the top-6, and if he keeps up his solid play, he might do just that. If his recent level of play extends throughout the remainder of the season, Texier will certainly be worth the $2.1 million he's being paid and the draft pick it cost to acquire him. On top of that, he might then be a candidate for a contract extension.

Again, if you missed the first piece in this series, check it out here.

Keep an eye out for the final piece in this series, where I'll take a look at Dylan Holloway and the Joseph Brothers.

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