2024-2025 Blues Trade Proposals Thread.

[AyeBah]

Buchy for Nemec and Mercer (has fallen off last two years, pacing for around 35 points, cap move). Thanks. Done deal.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

As much as I'd love to make a nice futures package for Nemec, New Jersey should be looking for immediate NHL roster help if they move him. Maybe we could put together a futures package with enough value to outbid other offers and then they flip some of those futures for that roster help. But realistically, I don't think a guy like Bolduc moves the needle for them a ton.

I think that any deal for Nemec would have to include either Neighbours or Holloway.

They don't have tons of cap space and all their 'bad' money that they might want to shed has full trade protection right now. Any roster player coming back in a Nemec trade needs to be more than a pure rental, so they are probably looking for young(ish) guys on below-market deals that are at least able to be a genuinely 'plus' middle 6 player. Neighbours and Holloway both fit that bill. I don't think you land a guy like Nemec without giving up something you really don't want to give up. I'm not eager to give up either of those guys, but I would have to strongly consider it if New Jersey covets one.

Personally, I think Holloway would be a great fit with New Jersey. He's got the skating to keep up with their elite players. A Holloway-Hughes-Bratt line could be an absolute nightmare to play against. I don't think that Neighbours is as good of a fit, but he's a guy that should be a quality middle 6 player for years to come.

I disagree with the bolded.

I agree that NJ will want players over picks and even a 1st-round level talent, but I think Bolduc is adequate value if DA adds another forward like Jecho, plus picks or equivalent value.

That's as high as I am willing to go for Nemec. Bolduc, Jecho, Dickinson and a 2026 3rd.

EDIT: Looking at this offer, I can see that it is a little bit light. Gotta add something, but this is a good base.