Alexey Toropchenko, born June 25, 1999, in Moscow, Russia, is a 6'6", 225-pound left-shooting right winger for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL.[1][3][5][6] Drafted by the Blues in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, he began his career in Russian junior leagues with Dynamo Moskva, including stints in the MHL and VHL.[1][3] Early highlights include participation in the 2016-17 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament for Russia U18, a bronze medal at the U18 World Junior Championship, and an MHL All-Star Game selection that year.[1][3] He also won an OHL championship in 2018-19 while playing in North American junior leagues.[3] Toropchenko transitioned to professional play, appearing in the AHL and making his NHL debut with the Blues.[1][2] In the NHL, he has established himself as a bottom-six forward known for physicality, contributing hits, blocked shots, and penalty-kill duties.[2] Career stats reflect steady production, with recent seasons showing goals, assists, and robust peripheral metrics like 57 hits in limited 2025 appearances.[2] In early 2025, he scored his first goal of the season shorthanded and added points in key games.[2] Toropchenko signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension with St. Louis on an unspecified Monday prior to January 2026, securing his role through 2027-28.[2][3] However, injuries have impacted his availability, including a multi-week absence earlier in the season and another following a home accident, leading to a call-up of depth players.[2] As of late 2025, over 27 games he tallied 2 goals, 4 assists, a -5 plus-minus, and averaged 12:21 ice time per game with 24 penalty minutes.[2] His father, Leonid Toropchenko, shares a hockey background.[3] At 26, Toropchenko remains a relevant depth piece for the Blues amid ongoing roster challenges.[2][4]