Blues Secure Defenseman Calle Rosen from Capitals
In a significant move, the St. Louis Blues have secured defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals. The announcement was made by Doug Armstrong, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Blues.
Details of the Trade
The Blues traded defenseman Corey Schueneman to the Capitals as part of this transaction. Calle Rosen will report to the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.
Thunderbirds’ Additional Move
In a related move, the Thunderbirds also traded forward Sam Bitten to the Hershey Bears in exchange for future considerations.
Calle Rosen’s Career Overview
Calle Rosen, aged 31, has made a notable impact this season. He has recorded seven points, including one goal and six assists, in just nine games with the Hershey Bears. Over his AHL career, Rosen has accumulated a total of 198 points, comprised of 36 goals and 162 assists, along with 148 penalty minutes across 360 regular-season games.
Previous St. Louis Blues Experience
Rosen has also experienced six seasons in the NHL, three of which were spent with the St. Louis Blues from 2021 to 2024. During the 2022-23 season, he achieved a career-high of 18 points—scoring eight goals and providing ten assists in 49 games.
Throughout his tenure with the Blues, Rosen participated in 73 games, contributing 26 points (10 goals and 16 assists) alongside a +16 rating. In his time with the Springfield Thunderbirds, he added 61 points (6 goals and 55 assists) in 108 games.
Upcoming Season Tickets
Fans can now purchase single-game tickets and memberships for the remaining games of the Thunderbirds’ 2025-26 season. Tickets are available through the Thunderbirds’ official website or by contacting their box office.
