Mayers Signs, Lalime To Follow

The Blues only two restricted free agents are most likely going to avoid arbitration. Winger Jamal Mayers has agreed to the Blues qualifying offer, which will pay him $800,000 next season. Mayers scored five goals and handed out six assists in 2003-2004. Recently acquired goaltender Patrick Lalime is also close to signing with the team by accepting the Blues qualifying offer of $2.75-million. He came to the Blues in a trade on draft day… The Blues 2004-2005 schedule was released. Should there be a season, the Blues will open up at home against the Blackhawks on October 15.