Speculation: “200 ft Scoring Player” to STL

[STL fan in MN]

Yesterday in his end of season press conference, Doug Armstrong said he would like to get another “200 foot scoring player” this summer. I can look up the pending UFA list as well as anyone but what would be some potential trade options?

I’ll note the Blues are pretty loaded at wing but weaker at C. While the phrase he used is pretty vague, I’d say he’s most likely looking for a 2C. Someone to push Schenn to 3C or the wing. Or someone to push Sundqvist out of 3C and challenge Schenn for 2C at the very least.

Offensive minded forward (ideally a C), plays a good two-way game.

 

[DatDude44]

Free agency wise this would relatively mean:
Tavares(doubtful)
Duchene(doubtful)
Brock Nelson
Sam bennett
Yanni Gourde
Pius Suter

After that, it’s basically 4th line centers.

With Dvorsky waiting in the wings, if we’re gonna make a move. I hope it’s a short term deal like.

Only multi year deal that would make sense to me would be Gourde, as he can hold down a middle 6 Center spot until Dvorskys ready then move to the wing or 4th line and provide value as an energizer bunny high compete type bottom 6’er

 

[Ouroboros]

That seems too tall to be an effective athlete.

 

[SEALBound]

Yeah the 2C market is trash. Every team would like to grab a good 2C.

 

[Melkor]

I always wonder what people usually mean by that definition. Like, Barkov fits pretty well. Elias Lindholm also could be described as such. Just one little difference - they are in different stratospheres both as hockey players and realistic acquisitions.

 

[Soundgarden]

Ryan O'Reilly?

 

[SirPaste]

Ryan O'Reilly?

I'd bring ROR back, mostly for sentimental reasons but with 2 years left on his deal he could be a good stop gap until Dvo is ready.

 

[M2Beezy]

200' scoring player?

So like a goalie who has a good shot at empty nets??

 

[miscs75]

A new bombshell has entered the villa:

Montreal: 2 2025 1sts plus add ons
Vancouver: 2025 1st and Wilander
St Louis: ?????

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Can Victor Wembanyama skate?

 

[My3Sons]

Every team in the league would like to add a complete player at forward. It's a throwaway statement.

 

[miscs75]

Can Victor Wembanyama skate?

I’d rather go Rocket Ismail personally.

 

[Rebels57]

We are starting to see the results of a watered-down league thanks to 32 teams.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

I’d rather go Rocket Ismail personally.

Isn’t he like 50 now? Or is he the better 200 foot skater?

 

[miscs75]

Isn’t he like 50 now? Or is he the better 200 foot skater?

Yes

 

[SirPaste]

200' scoring player?

So like a goalie who has a good shot at empty nets??

Ron Hextall?

 

[M Ace]

Edmonton Oilers give you Stuart Skinner - 200 ibs+ player….

 

[Jovavic]

When does Steen take the reins?

 

[SirPaste]

When does Steen take the reins?

Summer of 26

 

[3074326]

Bryan Rust would be a perfect fit for STL. I suck at value though. I’ll let those smarter than me argue about that!

 

[MrLunatik]

Bryan Rust would be a perfect fit for STL. I suck at value though. I’ll let those smarter than me argue about that!

the fact you acknowledge you swack at valuations makes you smarter than 95% of the people arguing

 

[Hockeyfan200]

Regarding your post, it's what every team is looking for. Bill Guerin specifically mentioned wanting another Joel Eriksson ek. He loves these type of players

 

[Fig]

Not a C, but someone like a Blake Coleman?

 

[Gregor Samsa]

It seems like 20+ teams are looking for a 2C. Probably as many as looking for a 1C

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Every team in the league would like to add a complete player at forward. It's a throwaway statement.

Army tends to be purposeful in what he says. He has couple targets in mind. Whether he is aiming for Larkin or pinto or Mercer or Bennett or whomever, he has someone in his crosshairs. May not be able to pull it off, but I wouldn’t put it past him. Depending on the target, blues have fair amount of ammunition.