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Alex Pietrangelo, St Louis

May 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) handles the puck in game three of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The young 23 year old defenseman will be a contender for Team Canada’s Olympic team, and was in the conversation for the Norris Trophy over the last couple of years.  That success might be the stumbling block as the player is probably looking to cash in, but the Blues already are among the leaders in terms of dollars committed to defensemen.  The Blues have the cap space, but seem to be attempting to show fiscal responsibility, a rarity these days.