After playing one season with Worcester Sharks (signed to successive pto’s with the team), former 2005-2006 NHL Rocket Richard Trophy winner with 56 goals while playing with San Jose, Jonathan Cheechoo(14) signed a one-year, two-way deal with St. Louis Blues that will likely see him report to their AHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen to start the ’11/’12 season.
The contract will earn him $600,000 if he plays with the Blues and $105,000 with the Rivermen. We wish the 31-year old best of luck at another crack in the NHL. It is believed he signed with St. Louis because his chances are at least decent with the team.
Hey, editor of Shark Circle here. The Blues have a lot of good forward depth this season, so it will be hard for Cheechoo to crack their lineup. But, if he can remain healthy, and just get some of that darn speed back, he could be a good NHL player again. All Sharks fans are wishing him the best. It would be cool to see him in the NHL again.