2024-2025 Blues Trade Proposals Thread.

[bleedblue1223]

Really curious who that former Blues exec is. Wouldn't be opposed to it, let's get him a few more wins for the record and try to get as much as we can for him. With Ellis looking more and more like a solid goalie in Springfield, I think it makes sense.

NHL Execs Weigh In On Trade Buzz Surrounding Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington

 

[LogosBlue]

We’ll be lucky to get 3rds for Saad and Leddy. Nobody wants these old f***s

Saad will definitely pull a 2nd+. There's lots to like about him to a Cup contending team. Leddy's return really depends on the trading partners need and desperation.

 

[joe galiba]

Saad will definitely pull a 2nd+. There's lots to like about him to a Cup contending team. Leddy's return really depends on the trading partners need and desperation.

I think Leddy would as well, teams love old guys, who are still good, on short term for a playoff run

 

[LogosBlue]

Really curious who that former Blues exec is. Wouldn't be opposed to it, let's get him a few more wins for the record and try to get as much as we can for him. With Ellis looking more and more like a solid goalie in Springfield, I think it makes sense.

NHL Execs Weigh In On Trade Buzz Surrounding Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington

This wouldn't surprise me at all. I think we could get a pretty good haul for Binnington. I know a lot of naysayers believe you can't get much return on a goalie but a Stanley Cup has to count for something right? What would be everyone's expectation? A 1st + Grade A Prospect?

 

[Majorityof1]

Really curious who that former Blues exec is. Wouldn't be opposed to it, let's get him a few more wins for the record and try to get as much as we can for him. With Ellis looking more and more like a solid goalie in Springfield, I think it makes sense.

NHL Execs Weigh In On Trade Buzz Surrounding Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington

 

[bleedblue1223]

This wouldn't surprise me at all. I think we could get a pretty good haul for Binnington. I know a lot of naysayers believe you can't get much return on a goalie but a Stanley Cup has to count for something right? What would be everyone's expectation? A 1st + Grade A Prospect?

Goalies don't go for that much. I do think his performance last season helps, where people this season will give him the benefit of the doubt. I'd look at what Calgary got for Markstrom as an example. A 1st and something equivalent to more of a B prospect or a young NHL player. I would not expect an equivalent of 1st + Dvorksky/Snuggerud.

 

[Brian39]

This wouldn't surprise me at all. I think we could get a pretty good haul for Binnington. I know a lot of naysayers believe you can't get much return on a goalie but a Stanley Cup has to count for something right? What would be everyone's expectation? A 1st + Grade A Prospect?

I'd trade Binner for that package in a heartbeat, but I just don't see it. The Cup does count for something (and is a massive driver of his value), but it is also from more than 5 years ago and he carries a sizeable financial commitment. A 1st and a Grade A prospect is a rare package for anyone and I can't recall a goalie ever returning that in the cap era.

Personally, my preference would be to seek a grade A prospect with an understanding that landing such an asset means we're not receiving much (if any) draft capital. I'd be totally fine getting "only" a guy that projects as a potential top-of-the-lineup player.

My absolute dream would be to pry Nikishin from Carolina. I'd retain on Binner to get that done. I'd take back either of their goalies to get that done. I'd happily add in another bottom/middle of the lineup rental if there is such a guy on our roster that they think fits their system to get that done. I don't think it is realistic, but I'd much rather try to get one potential legit difference maker than a later 1st and a good (but not great) prospect.

Edit: All that said, the article starting this conversation is pretty damn speculative. A random scout and a former Blues employee who now works elsewhere speculating about Binner potentially asking for a trade is quite different than a report that he is actually being shopped.

 

[PocketNines]

Really curious who that former Blues exec is. Wouldn't be opposed to it, let's get him a few more wins for the record and try to get as much as we can for him. With Ellis looking more and more like a solid goalie in Springfield, I think it makes sense.

NHL Execs Weigh In On Trade Buzz Surrounding Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington

the quotes about him wanting the Cup again after tasting it are very accurate. he has to be frustrated not getting a playoff shot. I am more than happy to see him retire a Blue but really once he gets the record I am kind of expecting it. The reason is that teams around the league with contenders and shitty goaltending are too desperate not to make an offer we have to take. But it has to be an offer we have to take. Like a late first is not something we HAVE to take. An A prospect might be. It has to be a piece we know we can build around. The response could be, goalies don't fetch that. But if even one contender can see the gamer that we see in Binnington they might be willing to pay it. He is a known quantity in a sea of guesswork at that position and there are a lot of have-nots

 

[bleedblue1223]

I'd also agree that if it's a move we make, we should prioritize getting the best possible young player or prospect possible and not worry about getting a 1st round pick.

 

[Brockon]

the quotes about him wanting the Cup again after tasting it are very accurate. he has to be frustrated not getting a playoff shot. I am more than happy to see him retire a Blue but really once he gets the record I am kind of expecting it. The reason is that teams around the league with contenders and shitty goaltending are too desperate not to make an offer we have to take. But it has to be an offer we have to take. Like a late first is not something we HAVE to take. An A prospect might be. It has to be a piece we know we can build around. The response could be, goalies don't fetch that. But if even one contender can see the gamer that we see in Binnington they might be willing to pay it. He is a known quantity in a sea of guesswork at that position and there are a lot of have-nots

Would Colorado be able to offer a package that would get it done? They are the first team that comes to mind when it comes to shit goaltending sinking a team expected to contend, needing an upgrade.

The playoff likely teams I view as needing a goalie upgrade:

Colorado
Carolina
Edmonton

LA? Kuemper hurt + mixed results to date
Utah? Bubble team, do they buy?

All other playoff likely teams have their guy, except Toronto and Washington. Stolarz has looked good in Toronto and Thompson looks good in Washington.

Would Philly pay for a guy to platoon with Ersson and risking alienating Kolosov?

Would Seattle, Detroit, Pittsburgh or Montreal bother to add a goalie now with the other problems their teams have presently? The timing doesn't make sense to me, but I'm not the one under pressure to show improvements in the standings.

 

[PocketNines]

Would Colorado be able to offer a package that would get it done? They are the first team that comes to mind when it comes to shit goaltending sinking a team expected to contend, needing an upgrade.

The playoff likely teams I view as needing a goalie upgrade:

Colorado
Carolina
Edmonton

LA? Kuemper hurt + mixed results to date
Utah? Bubble team, do they buy?

All other playoff likely teams have their guy, except Toronto and Washington. Stolarz has looked good in Toronto and Thompson looks good in Washington.

Would Philly pay for a guy to platoon with Ersson and risking alienating Kolosov?

Would Seattle, Detroit, Pittsburgh or Montreal bother to add a goalie now with the other problems their teams have presently? The timing doesn't make sense to me, but I'm not the one under pressure to show improvements in the standings.

I don't know Colorado would pay for Binnington it's a bit of a live grenade in that spot. Edmonton might be in a sour mood and only offer us our 2d and 3d back. I would love to see him take Rod Brind'Amour's team over the hump. I was just thinking about who I might want back from that team. Maybe a Jackson Blake? I'm not in love with it since he's a smaller winger but that is the sort of A prospect I am talking about. He's not a blue chipper we aren't getting that. But Blake is likely to be a solid NHL player and would be a piece for a build. I have not spent any time thinking about who specifically I want to get in return for Binnington because I don't want Armstrong to trade him.