2024-2025 Blues Multi-Purpose Thread.

[WeWentBlues]

These are the kinds of moves I want to see Armstrong make. Weaponize that cap space!

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I've always liked Faksa's game. Should help us defensively. Solid faceoff guy. Improvement over Hayes most likely.

I've watched a lot of Sens hockey over the last two seasons and couldn't tell you much about Mathieu Joseph. Not sure if that's good or bad.

 

[Thallis]

Two separate deals. I hope these are cap dumps and don't cost much to acquire as I don't think either are vast improvements over Hayes for roughly the same amount each. Faksa is solid D center so would fill that role but has little offense. Joseph us a good 3rd line winger but as stated we have younger prospects to play at wing.

Looks like we got them for the cool cost of free.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I see even less reason for Kapanen now

 

[bleedblue1223]

So, downgrade a round to get rid of Hayes, I'm fine with that.

 

[AyeBah]

Faksa on last year of deal so probably could get something for him at the deadline. Playoff type player

 

[bleedblue1223]

Faksa on last year of deal so probably could get something for him at the deadline. Playoff type player

That's a good point too. Didn't get a pick from Dallas, but he easily gets a 3rd at the deadline.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Don't hate either of these deals. Faska as 3rd line c for the season isn't terrible

 

[TheOrganist]

So that whole "real dollar" commentary was clearly bullshit, obviously...they just wanted Hayes out pretty badly, clearly.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

f*** Dallas.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Yeah all things considered this definitely takes the sting out of the Hayes deal. If we could get a third for Faksa at the deadline even better

 

[542365]

Both guys are solid defensively, penalty killer types and we picked up a third in the process. Big fan.

 

[Brewhouse Sports]

So that whole "real dollar" commentary was clearly bullshit, obviously...they just wanted Hayes out pretty badly, clearly.

Yep cause you turn around and spend those same real dollars on like players.

I like both deals. Was never a fan of Hayes though

 

[TheOrganist]

Yeah all things considered this definitely takes the sting out of the Hayes deal. If we could get a third for Faksa at the deadline even better

Agreed....that deal looks better in totality now...I hated Hayes so this is a better look to the bottom 6.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

So far we have gotten Tex, Faska, Joseph, and a 3rd for Hayes and a 2nd

 

[BlueDream]

I really liked Joseph when he was with the Bolts... not so much with the Sens.

He had his best production with the Sens offensively.

 

[BleedBlue14]

As seemingly insignificant as these moves are. I think the sting being taken away from the Hayes trade is subsided now.

We added pretty decent depth, showed a willingness to spend money, drafted defenseman, didn't get locked in to a dumb long term contract, got younger and only downgraded from a 2nd to a 3rd of teams in probably pretty similar spots.

I would be extremely satisfied if we found a way to move out Krug in the meantime without giving up a 1st to do so.

 

[joe galiba]

Our bottom 6 is already way better

 

[STL fan in MN]

When is Sunny supposed to be able to play again? I could see Faksa more as a 4C option than 3C. But obviously with the ability to play 3C if/when needed. Also plays wing.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Adding the better defensive players in the Bottom 6 also helps the top 6 in the long term. Not happy we still have Krug and Peru both on the team at the same time. But, having defensive forwards on the team is good

 

[TheOrganist]

Our bottom 6 is already way better

And it's been a weak link for this team for a while so I'm happy to see these moves...realistically, Dean and Dvorsky are not getting big roles this year...they need to focus on tearing it up in the minors.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Maybe Faksa is our 4C and not 3C?

Sundqvist is probably just a winger at this point, especially after another knee surgery. Dean also could use more time in Springfield.

Our top 9 also needs spots for Thomas, Kyrou, Buchnevich, Schenn, Saad, Neighbours, Bolduc, Texier, and Joseph.

I wonder if there’s a bigger trade coming.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Maybe Faksa is our 4C and not 3C?

Sundqvist is probably just a winger at this point, especially after another knee surgery. Dean also could use more time in Springfield.

Our top 9 also needs spots for Thomas, Kyrou, Buchnevich, Schenn, Saad, Neighbours, Bolduc, Texier, and Joseph.

I wonder if there’s a bigger trade coming.

That was my thinking. I wonder if they're worried about Sunny bouncing back from another injury.

The Bottom 6 would be some iteration of:
Bolduc-Texier-Joseph
Torp-Faksa-Kapanen

 

[DatDude44]

The best things these moves do in the short term is allow us to not rush our young guys like Dvorsky and Bolduc and still compete at the pro level.

Best case scenario is that we float around a bottom 8-12 spot at the deadline, sell Faksa, Joseph and Kapanen then after a 3/4 year of seasoning in the A, we call up Dvorsky, Bolduc then eventually sign Snuggy.

Then we send them all back down for AHL playoffs.

Draft Schaefer or trade for a high end D prospect
Build for 2026-2027

 

[bleedblue1223]

The best things these moves do in the short term is allow us to not rush our young guys like Dvorsky and Bolduc and still compete at the pro level.

Best case scenario is that we float around a bottom 8-12 spot at the deadline, sell Faksa, Joseph and Kapanen then after a 3/4 year of seasoning in the A, we call up Dvorsky, Bolduc then eventually sign Snuggy.

Then we send them all back down for AHL playoffs.

Draft Schaefer or trade for a high end D prospect
Build for 2026-2027

Can't stress this enough. The extra term was always the worst part about Hayes. If these guys don't work out, who cares.