After acquiring the RFA rights from the Blue Jackets in a trade, the Blues signed Texier to a two-year deal worth $2.1M AAV. Texier should continue to operate as a middle-6 winger in St. Louis after scoring 12 goals with 18 assists (30 points) in 78 games a season ago.
St. Louis completed a sign-and-trade on Friday as they acquired Alexandre Texier from Columbus for a 2025 4th-round pick and signed him to a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension ($2,1M AAV). The 24-year-old French winger had career highs in almost all statistical categories in 2023-24, with 12 goals, 30 points, 109 SOG, and 38 PIMs in 78 games played with the Blue Jackets.
Texier has points in only one of his last seven games, a two-point outing (0G / 2A) on February 21st against the Anaheim Ducks. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Texier recorded two points (0G / 2A) on Wednesday, snapping a six-game pointless skid. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Texier recorded two points (0G / 2A) on Wednesday, snapping a six-game pointless skid but will be a game-time decision on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Texier will miss a second straight game Friday vs. New Jersey as he deals with an a lingering illness. The 24-year-old French centre has enjoyed a bit of a breakout so far in 2023-24, with four goals, three assists, 29 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 19 games.
The Blue Jackets released a statement that read "per the advice and recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, will not join the club for the 2022-23 NHL season." In the statement, Texier said "During the past year, I have experienced some personal issues and challenges and I feel I need to be close to my family at this time." His $1.525M cap hit will come off of the Blue Jackets' books this season.
Texier left Wednesday's game vs. the Flames with an upper-body injury and will not play Thursday vs. the Rangers. Emil Bemstrom will replace him in the lineup.
Texier missed the last two games due to a "non-COVID illness" but has now tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss at least two more games.
This is a huge blow for the Blue Jackets, who will also be without Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins. Texier has been red-hot as of late, posting 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 10 games.
Texier was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and is not expected to play Friday either. With Texier out, Kevin Stenlund is expected to remain as the third line centre.
Texier missed Wednesday's practice due to illness and under NHL COVID-19 protocols, he was unable to join the team on their two-game road trip. With Texier out, Ryan MacInnis is expected to make his season debut on Thursday.
Texier is out indefinitely with a lumbar stress fracture that he suffered in Tuesday's win over the Panthers. The Blue Jackets' injury woes continue with Texier expected to miss an extended period of time. Justin Scott was called up from Cleveland (AHL) to replace Texier.
Texier missed four games with a knee injury that he suffered in Philadelphia on October 26th. A combination of Jakob Lilja and Kole Sherwood helped replace Texier, who will reclaim his spot in the Columbus bottom-6 in Arizona on Thursday night. Texier has two goals on 15 shots (13.3 SH%) and one assist in 11 games this season.
Texier was forced to leave Saturday's game with a knee injury and is expected to be out until mid-November. Jakob Lilja is expected to replace Texier in the lineup on Wednesday.
