Jimmy Snuggerud (© Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/32aae5ff-7a78-4a09-a7bc-a393ab93de0f.jpeg] Jimmy Snuggerud (© Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues] top prospect Jimmy Snuggerud had a big moment in the club's April 3 contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 6-foot-1 forward recorded his first NHL point by picking up the primary assist on Jake Neighbours' goal. Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud Is Already Impressing Big Time [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9119ad6c-0f85-4e33-839d-cda5b8629ab4.jpeg] Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud Is Already Impressing Big Time On March 28, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues">St. Louis Blues</a> signed top prospect Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year entry-level contract. This was after the 20-year-old forward posted 24 goals, 27 assists, and 51 points in 40 games this season with the University of Minnesota. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-jimmy-snuggerud-is-already-impressing-big-time] Now, after his strong night against the Penguins, Snuggerud is being rewarded. At the club's morning skate, Snuggerud was moved up to the Blues [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwreDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en]' top line with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich, with Dylan Holloway out due to injury. Assuming they stick to their morning skate lines for their April 5 contest against the Colorado Avalanche, Snuggerud will have a golden opportunity to show the Blues what he can do playing in a more prominent role. In addition, he now has the chance to play on a line with two of the Blues' top forwards. Snuggerud showed at the collegiate level with the University of Minnesota that he is a highly skilled offensive player. In 40 games this season with the school, he dominated, posting 24 goals and 51 points. Over his entire three-year stint with the school, he had 66 goals, 69 assists, and 135 points in 119 contests. It will now be fascinating to see what Snuggerud can do playing on a line with two stars like Thomas and Buchnevich from here. Recent Blues News Exciting Blues Prospect Is Red-Hot In AHL Right Now [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/exciting-blues-prospect-is-red-hot-in-ahl-right-now] Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud Is Already Impressing Big Time [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-jimmy-snuggerud-is-already-impressing-big-time] Blues Star Exits Penguins Matchup With Injury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-star-exits-penguins-matchup-with-injury] Blues Send First-Round Pick Back To AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-send-first-round-pick-back-to-ahl] Blues Defenseman Continuing To Be Incredible Addition [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-defenseman-continuing-to-be-home-run-addition] Blues' Jordan Binnington Rewarded For Stellar Month [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-jordan-binnington-rewarded-for-stellar-month] Blues Star Is Absolutely Thriving Right Now [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-star-is-absolutely-thriving-right-now]
