The St. Louis Blues signed president John Davidson to a multiyear extension despite missing the playoffs for the fourth time in his five seasons. Team chairman Dave Checketts said Tuesday he remains confident in Davidson's ability to build a contender. The Blues faded after a 9-1-2 start last season and finished 10 points out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6476070