The Springfield Thunderbirds front office is taking baby steps as it works to emerge from what will ultimately be more than 18 months of quiet at the MassMutual Center.

The Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues announced today that the teams will share the Utica Comets as an American Hockey League affiliate during the 2020-21 season.

In the heart of Boston Bruins country, of all places, the Springfield Thunderbirds are eager to wrap their arms around the St. Louis Blues. Well, the Blues’ prospects.

Restricted free-agent defenseman Jake Walman has agreed to a two-year contract with the St. Louis Blues, a two-way deal in 2020-21 and a one-way deal in 2021-22.

Although the upcoming season has more questions than answers right now, the Thunderbirds are poised to continue their commitment to Springfield in 2020-21.

The St. Louis Blues have agreed to terms on new one-year, two-way contracts for forward Austin Poganski and defenseman Mitch Reinke.

Heading into their first season as partners, the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues are excited about their mutual desire for a winning atmosphere.

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Sam Anas to a two-year, two-way contract, and forward Curtis McKenzie to a one-year, two-way contract.

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Steven Santini to a one-year, two-way contract.

The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jon Gillies to a one-year, two-way contract.