Blues sign Jay Bouwmeester to one-year contract extension

Bouwmeester, 35, appeared in 78 regular-season games this season, posting 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) and 40 penalty minutes.

Originally drafted third overall by the Florida Panthers in 2002, the Edmonton, Alberta, native has enjoyed a 16-year National Hockey League (NHL) career.  Including stints with Florida, the Calgary Flames and St. Louis, Bouwmeester has collected 415 points (87 goals, 328 assists) and 615 penalty minutes in 1,184 career regular season games.  Among active defensemen, he ranks second in games played and 17th in points.