"The Blues added some defensive depth to the organization today, signing Danny Syvret to a one-year contract.

Syvret, 26, agreed to a two-way deal that will pay him $525,000 in the NHL and $200,000 in the American Hockey League. He projects to play for the Peoria Rivermen, the Blues' top minor-league affiliate.

Syvret, a third-round draft pick in 2005 by the Edmonton Oilers, played in the American Hockey League last season. He split time with Syracuse (Anaheim) and Adirondack (Philadelphia), posting 40 points (10 goals, 30 assists) in 59 games. The 5-foot-11, 203-pound blueliner also played in 10 games with the Ducks and Flyers last season, netting one goal and assist.

"Danny Syvret has huge skills, and he fills that offensive spot on our blueline in Peoria," Peoria GM and Blues assistant GM and director of pro scouting Kevin McDonald said in a statement. "He quarterbacks the power play, gives us another scoring threat.

"He fits the kind of players we've been looking for, guys who can carry on as elite players at the AHL level and push for NHL opportunities with the Blues.""