2024-2025 Blues Trade Proposals Thread.

[TruBlueFan1970]

I will drive Buchnevich to the airport in 2 feet of snow in a deal around Nemec. Getting rid of that contract is ideal.

Amen.....I'll drive the snow plow in front of you to clear the path. Can't get rid of that guy soon enough IMHO.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

What would a Vegas deal look like for Schenn? Connelly, Korczak, and Uronen 2-3rd for Schenn 35% retained and Kessel

I don't see retaining on Schenn as desirable, certainly not unless was massive overpay. I'd think we would want Roy back to give us a center and that would solve most of Vegas cap issues with Schenn. I like Sapulov as prospect. Not interested in Connelly, for lots of reasons.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I don't see retaining on Schenn as desirable, certainly not unless was massive overpay. I'd think we would want Roy back to give us a center and that would solve most of Vegas cap issues with Schenn. I like Sapulov as prospect. Not interested in Connelly, for lots of reasons.

I wasn’t sure how a deal may look. Kept hearing their name come up. I like Korczak. Be someone we could pair with Broberg and add some ability and toughness

 

[Brian39]

Detroit seems like a really, really good trading partner for us if we are talking about selling 1 or more of the 'core veterans.' They have been really good since the coaching change and are currently in playoff position. It feels like this year should be viewed as the opening (or preamble to the opening) of a window, so a pure rental doesn't make much sense. But it would make a ton of sense to bring in vets with term who can contribute as the window opens wider. They also have a ton of cap space. They can add $9M today and $12M by the deadline. They can include Husso's expiring deal in a trade to open even more space and they have $26 of cap space next year (with Kane being the only bigger ticket extension/replacement need). They have one of the best prospect pools in the league and they have all of their own draft picks for the next 3 years (minus their 4th this year).

I wonder if they have interest in Parayko. He and Seider would make a hell of a 1-2 punch on the right side. I see a real argument that being on the same team would increase the effectiveness of both guys. They could play both of them 24+ minutes a night and it would still be noticeably easier minutes for both than the roles each are currently playing. I think that Seider and Parayko is a Cup-caliber right side of the top 4 for several seasons and Edvinsson is shaping up to be a damn good complimentary partner for that window.

I also wonder if they have interest in Schenn. They are thin at center and he would slot in as their #2 center right now. His strengths are different than Copp's, so that would give them a versatile middle 6 C group. There is some built in chemistry with Tarasenko and he brings a layer of physicality that isn't there in Detroit's lineup. He (and Copp) can both slide to wing and down the lineup in the coming years as prospects start earning time in the middle 6. I think he'd address a big need in the present and be able to contribute in a meaningful way for 2 (and maybe all) of the 3 additional years on his contract.

I also wonder how Yzerman views Binner and Detroit's goaltending. Talbot and Lyon have been good enough this year, but do you really trust either of those guys in the playoffs? Do you trust either to be the 1A (or starter) for Cossa's rookie season when your team has playoff aspirations? How far away do you think Cossa is from being a legit #1? Binner is under contract for 2 more seasons after this one and that feels like a nice little bridge to get them to the (presumptive) Cossa/Augustine tandem.

Army and Yzerman have a pretty long track record of doing business with each other and there appear to be a good chunk of fits there.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Detroit seems like a really, really good trading partner for us if we are talking about selling 1 or more of the 'core veterans.' They have been really good since the coaching change and are currently in playoff position. It feels like this year should be viewed as the opening (or preamble to the opening) of a window, so a pure rental doesn't make much sense. But it would make a ton of sense to bring in vets with term who can contribute as the window opens wider. They also have a ton of cap space. They can add $9M today and $12M by the deadline. They can include Husso's expiring deal in a trade to open even more space and they have $26 of cap space next year (with Kane being the only bigger ticket extension/replacement need). They have one of the best prospect pools in the league and they have all of their own draft picks for the next 3 years (minus their 4th this year).

I wonder if they have interest in Parayko. He and Seider would make a hell of a 1-2 punch on the right side. I see a real argument that being on the same team would increase the effectiveness of both guys. They could play both of them 24+ minutes a night and it would still be noticeably easier minutes for both than the roles each are currently playing. I think that Seider and Parayko is a Cup-caliber right side of the top 4 for several seasons and Edvinsson is shaping up to be a damn good complimentary partner for that window.

I also wonder if they have interest in Schenn. They are thin at center and he would slot in as their #2 center right now. His strengths are different than Copp's, so that would give them a versatile middle 6 C group. There is some built in chemistry with Tarasenko and he brings a layer of physicality that isn't there in Detroit's lineup. He (and Copp) can both slide to wing and down the lineup in the coming years as prospects start earning time in the middle 6.

I also wonder how Yzerman views Binner and Detroit's goaltending. Talbot and Lyon have been good enough this year, but do you really trust either of those guys in the playoffs? Do you trust either to be the 1A (or starter) for Cossa's rookie season when your team has playoff aspirations? How far away do you think Cossa is from being a legit #1? Binner is under contract for 2 more seasons after this one and that feels like a nice little bridge to get them to the (presumptive) Cossa/Augustine tandem.

Army and Yzerman have a pretty long track record of doing business with each other and there appear to be a good chunk of fits there.

I'd agree. I've always questioned Detroit's rebuild because they very much focused on mid-tier salary players and lacked getting higher end guys. They are set up pretty well with the increasing cap, current cap space, and crop of prospects to add some missing pieces.

I haven't been as high on some of their prospects, so I'll be curious what they do.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Veg

I don't see retaining on Schenn as desirable, certainly not unless was massive overpay. I'd think we would want Roy back to give us a center and that would solve most of Vegas cap issues with Schenn. I like Sapulov as prospect. Not interested in Connelly, for lots of reasons.

Vegas has one player under 6’ on their team and he’s 5’11”

 

[BleedBlue14]

Detroit seems like a really, really good trading partner for us if we are talking about selling 1 or more of the 'core veterans.' They have been really good since the coaching change and are currently in playoff position. It feels like this year should be viewed as the opening (or preamble to the opening) of a window, so a pure rental doesn't make much sense. But it would make a ton of sense to bring in vets with term who can contribute as the window opens wider. They also have a ton of cap space. They can add $9M today and $12M by the deadline. They can include Husso's expiring deal in a trade to open even more space and they have $26 of cap space next year (with Kane being the only bigger ticket extension/replacement need). They have one of the best prospect pools in the league and they have all of their own draft picks for the next 3 years (minus their 4th this year).

I wonder if they have interest in Parayko. He and Seider would make a hell of a 1-2 punch on the right side. I see a real argument that being on the same team would increase the effectiveness of both guys. They could play both of them 24+ minutes a night and it would still be noticeably easier minutes for both than the roles each are currently playing. I think that Seider and Parayko is a Cup-caliber right side of the top 4 for several seasons and Edvinsson is shaping up to be a damn good complimentary partner for that window.

I also wonder if they have interest in Schenn. They are thin at center and he would slot in as their #2 center right now. His strengths are different than Copp's, so that would give them a versatile middle 6 C group. There is some built in chemistry with Tarasenko and he brings a layer of physicality that isn't there in Detroit's lineup. He (and Copp) can both slide to wing and down the lineup in the coming years as prospects start earning time in the middle 6. I think he'd address a big need in the present and be able to contribute in a meaningful way for 2 (and maybe all) of the 3 additional years on his contract.

I also wonder how Yzerman views Binner and Detroit's goaltending. Talbot and Lyon have been good enough this year, but do you really trust either of those guys in the playoffs? Do you trust either to be the 1A (or starter) for Cossa's rookie season when your team has playoff aspirations? How far away do you think Cossa is from being a legit #1? Binner is under contract for 2 more seasons after this one and that feels like a nice little bridge to get them to the (presumptive) Cossa/Augustine tandem.

Army and Yzerman have a pretty long track record of doing business with each other and there appear to be a good chunk of fits there.

What could we possibly pull outside of ASP that would really limit the derail of the defense that removing Parayko would most likely do? I'm just not sure how a fanbase in that position could get behind moving ASP in a deal for a guy who's 30+ albeit a very high end player. That's the sell Yzerman would have to do. But I guess it seems the echo's were becoming a bit impatient as is.

They have a really good pool. But that's opening up a massive hole that we don't have a solution for. Aside from a couple of hot stretches from Fowler and Broberg. Parayko has been virtually our only source of offense from the backend. You could try and fill the void with Holl or Petry for the rest of this season. Neither are very good.

Johansson on the backend is a pretty interesting piece. I haven't watched him play at all to really understand what he is, but it looks like he's progressing alright and you could realistically hope to get a #4 out of his profile and production that he's getting in the SHL.

I just feel like maximizing "assets" on a Parayko would set us back further than either keeping him or searching out a deal for a guy like Nemec who could almost immediately step in - or a young player currently in the NHL being underutilized due to be behind a few guys.

 

[Brian39]

What could we possibly pull outside of ASP that would really limit the derail of the defense that removing Parayko would most likely do? I'm just not sure how a fanbase in that position could get behind moving ASP in a deal for a guy who's 30+ albeit a very high end player. That's the sell Yzerman would have to do. But I guess it seems the echo's were becoming a bit impatient as is.

They have a really good pool. But that's opening up a massive hole that we don't have a solution for. Aside from a couple of hot stretches from Fowler and Broberg. Parayko has been virtually our only source of offense from the backend. You could try and fill the void with Holl or Petry for the rest of this season. Neither are very good.

Johansson on the backend is a pretty interesting piece. I haven't watched him play at all to really understand what he is, but it looks like he's progressing alright and you could realistically hope to get a #4 out of his profile and production that he's getting in the SHL.

I just feel like maximizing "assets" on a Parayko would set us back further than either keeping him or searching out a deal for a guy like Nemec who could almost immediately step in - or a young player currently in the NHL being underutilized due to be behind a few guys.

I don't think that Army would even consider trading Parayko to Detroit unless ASP were part of the package coming back.

That may not be a fun sell for Yzerman, but it isn't an unreasonable sales pitch. Their PP looks great this year with Seider as the QB, so the need for a guy like ASP's skillset isn't quite as pressing as it once seemed. As much as I like ASP, there is a very real chance that he's never as good overall as Parayko currently is. And I think there is a very good chance that the hypothetical best version of Seider is a guy who can be used as a true 2 way D man instead of a shutdown guy. ASP as the #2 guy ensures Seider never gets that chance. I think there is a very good chance that Detroit would be better in each of the next 3-4 seasons with Parayko over ASP in their NHL lineup. And as much as that fanbase has bought patience, I don't think many of them would hate the team prioritizing the short-to-medium term over the long term at this point.

I'd be more than content to walk away from a Parayko deal that didn't include ASP. I'm not eager to trade Parayko and I only want to consider it if we are getting a truly great package. I don't just want a collection of nice things.

 

[Mike Liut]

I can just sense something big is in the works.

 

[BleedBlue14]

I don't think that Army would even consider trading Parayko to Detroit unless ASP were part of the package coming back.

That may not be a fun sell for Yzerman, but it isn't an unreasonable sales pitch. Their PP looks great this year with Seider as the QB, so the need for a guy like ASP's skillset isn't quite as pressing as it once seemed. As much as I like ASP, there is a very real chance that he's never as good overall as Parayko currently is. And I think there is a very good chance that the hypothetical best version of Seider is a guy who can be used as a true 2 way D man instead of a shutdown guy. ASP as the #2 guy ensures Seider never gets that chance. I think there is a very good chance that Detroit would be better in each of the next 3-4 seasons with Parayko over ASP in their NHL lineup. And as much as that fanbase has bought patience, I don't think many of them would hate the team prioritizing the short-to-medium term over the long term at this point.

I'd be more than content to walk away from a Parayko deal that didn't include ASP. I'm not eager to trade Parayko and I only want to consider it if we are getting a truly great package. I don't just want a collection of nice things.

It's an odd spot because theoretically they have enough ammo to make a move. ASP has just had so much hype behind him coming off that WJC. They could desperately use a Parayko. Not only would it help Seider, I think it would really help Edvinsson too. Not to mention the smaller amount of cap juggling they'd have to do down the road.

We're just in an age right now where prospects are viewed as their best case scenario at 25 by 19 and guys who have a 3 at the front of their age are surely to be dinosaurs and drop off a cliff. It'd be hard to sell that without any adversity since the coaching change this is the group to do it with when he was answering a lot different questions the first quarter of this season.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I don't think that Army would even consider trading Parayko to Detroit unless ASP were part of the package coming back.

That may not be a fun sell for Yzerman, but it isn't an unreasonable sales pitch. Their PP looks great this year with Seider as the QB, so the need for a guy like ASP's skillset isn't quite as pressing as it once seemed. As much as I like ASP, there is a very real chance that he's never as good overall as Parayko currently is. And I think there is a very good chance that the hypothetical best version of Seider is a guy who can be used as a true 2 way D man instead of a shutdown guy. ASP as the #2 guy ensures Seider never gets that chance. I think there is a very good chance that Detroit would be better in each of the next 3-4 seasons with Parayko over ASP in their NHL lineup. And as much as that fanbase has bought patience, I don't think many of them would hate the team prioritizing the short-to-medium term over the long term at this point.

I'd be more than content to walk away from a Parayko deal that didn't include ASP. I'm not eager to trade Parayko and I only want to consider it if we are getting a truly great package. I don't just want a collection of nice things.

I would insist on Danielson being part of the deal. He stood out big time in the recent game between the 2 AHL teams. For a top 10 defenseman in the league, ASP and Him are a fair ask. They also have a righty Finn who can play in the NHL right now. Very impressive and smart with the puck. Tuomisto?

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I don't think that Army would even consider trading Parayko to Detroit unless ASP were part of the package coming back.

That may not be a fun sell for Yzerman, but it isn't an unreasonable sales pitch. Their PP looks great this year with Seider as the QB, so the need for a guy like ASP's skillset isn't quite as pressing as it once seemed. As much as I like ASP, there is a very real chance that he's never as good overall as Parayko currently is. And I think there is a very good chance that the hypothetical best version of Seider is a guy who can be used as a true 2 way D man instead of a shutdown guy. ASP as the #2 guy ensures Seider never gets that chance. I think there is a very good chance that Detroit would be better in each of the next 3-4 seasons with Parayko over ASP in their NHL lineup. And as much as that fanbase has bought patience, I don't think many of them would hate the team prioritizing the short-to-medium term over the long term at this point.

I'd be more than content to walk away from a Parayko deal that didn't include ASP. I'm not eager to trade Parayko and I only want to consider it if we are getting a truly great package. I don't just want a collection of nice things.

I don’t see us wanting ASP as primary return for Parayko, in the unlikely event we deal Colt. One key lesson from last few years that we learned is to place a premium on long d who can defend. Subtracting one of the best long defenders and adding smallish replacement doesn’t align with direction that Army is taking club.

 

[StlBigFly]

Kinda interesting to think.

Detroit kinda started its rebuild about 8 years ago right around the time it moved into its new building.

It’s really just now at the point where you could see them load up. Maybe even takes another year or two.

I’m super skeptical on anybody Yzerman gives up on. It seems like his track record of rejecting players from his depth chart is pretty solid. But if we have the best players in a potential deal you’d hope we have the assets to make Yz uncomfortable and give up something he wouldn’t prefer to give up.

 

[stl76]

The trading Parayko for a package headlined by ASP would set the franchise back massively IMO. Not a fan of the prospect’s NHL potential at all.

 

[Spektre]

Sooooo Parayko + Schenn for Pellikka + Danielson

 

[Blanick]

General thoughts going into TDL.

Players we should not trade.

1. Robert Thomas - This year has been up and down for him, we know he has elite level playmaking ability but I think inconsistent linemates and the struggles of Buch have really hurt his production. That being said we are extremely thin at center and he is young enough to fit the rebuild we are in.

2. Dylan Holloway - Has been our most consistent forward, not just in production but in effort night in and night out. Again a young piece that fits our rebuild and should be fixture in our top6 going forward.

3. Jordan Kyrou - Yeah I know this one will get attention but shut up and read. Everyone has screamed for years that he is a defensive liability and that why they want to trade him. This year he has taken tremendous strides as evident of his team leading +10 on a team that has a -17 goal differential. Yes he sometimes tries to make an extra move that leads to turnovers. You know who else does that, damn near every offensive minded forward in the league. Everyone decided two or three years ago that he is the whipping boy and can't possibly admit to themselves they are wrong. He is young enough for the rebuild and our offensive leader. You do not trade him even for a good piece coming back (like Dobson). As I said in that thread it is robbing Peter to pay Paul.

4. Philip Broberg - Once again fits our age range for this rebuild on the fly and plays a position of which is a need. Started the year on fire offensively and has struggled a bit in that regard since returning from injury but looks to rounding back into form. Has moved around the lineup a lot but has consistently earned top4 minutes, mostly playing next to the corpse of Justin Faulk. Despite that still leads our defense with +6 and pacing for 35-40 point season from the backend.

5. Dalibor Dvorsky - Young prospect ready to make the jump to the NHL IMO. Plays center, which is very much a need. Has displayed a strong two way game and lethal shot from the dot. At the age of 19 he is not only producing in AHL but is arguably that teams best player and has several more years of development coming.

6. Theo Lindstein - Another controversial pick I know. As many on this board know I am huge fan of his. I have seen him play overseas, I have seen him play in the WJC and I have seen him play at camps here in St. Louis. He may not be the most dynamic player on the ice but he plays the game with so much poise and composure. He plays like he has ice water in his veins with and without the puck. Transition game is strong, offensive game still needs work but he see little sign of it here and there. I know many have gone on to say they see Carl Gunnarsson clone in him. No offense to Boom Boom Gunnarsson, I think he was a great NHLer, but I feel like we are short changing Lindstein with that comparison. I will probably get crucified for this but the player he reminds me of the most is Nick Lidstrom. He has a long way to go to fill those skates and probably never will but in watched Lidstrom own the Blues for two decades and when I watch Lindstein I see similarities.

7. Adam Jiricek - This was the one I was on the fence about adding. The reason why is due to injuries plaguing him I can't imagine his stock being higher than it was on draft day. However, he is our only legitimate RHD prospect in my eyes. When healthy he looks dynamic on the ice. Seeing as how we at best would get .75 cents on the dollar for him on a trade. I would rather roll the the dice and hope he turns into something great.

8. Joel Hofer - Heir apparent to Binnington. As we have several question marks at the position behind Hofer, there is no feasible reason he should be on the table.

Next up we have players I only move for a player that fits the timeline age wise in a hockey deal.

1. Colton Parayko - Right now Parayko is the leader of this defense and while he is not in the ideal age range that we want, I still want him around to help mentor this next wave of defense. Lets face it, outside of Broberg the entire defensive unit is going to be overhauled in the next few years, hopefully bringing in young defense to backfill. Parayko is exactly the kind of guy I want mentoring these young guys. A top pairing of Broberg-Parayko for a few years to anchor us through growing pains is just what the doctor ordered.

2. Jake Neighbours - I know that some people believe he should in the do not trade list. However, I have a growing concern about Neighbours. Can he be a driver of offense or his his production going to be contingent on his linemates ability to find him. I have said in the past that Jake will make his money 5 feet away from the opponents net but we need a little more from him. I would like to see more aggression, become that pest that other teams hate dealing with. As of right now I wonder if his ceiling is a 3rd line grinder instead of top6 net front agitator, like a Corey Perry, David Backes or Brad Marchand. If Neighbours was part of a package for a more established player or need I might pull the trigger.

3. Zack Bolduc - Was really hoping to see more production from Bolduc this year, especially after a late hot streak last season. It has been nice to see him round out and play more of a 200ft game this year but far to often he comes off as a passenger. Maybe consistent linemates would help with that but I am hoping we see a leap forward in development soon. Again I don't want to trade Bolduc but for the right deal I would consider it.

4. Jordan Binnington - This has more to do with age than anything. Binnington has had a pretty down year this year. Not just in his base numbers and advanced stats but just watching him (as a former amateur goalie myself). His angles have at times been off and his blocker positioning has become a problem that other teams top players have been all too willing to exploit. When it comes to a trade I doubt the juice would be worth the squeeze so I am expecting to finish out his contract but who knows maybe a team catches an injury or something and gets desperate.

Players that should absolutely be shopped.

1. Everyone on NHL roster not listed above. Obviously we aren't going to trade everyone but it should be known to the league that these guys are available for the right price. From Buchnevich and Schenn (a lot) to Suter and Faksa (a little). There is no reason any UFA should finish the year with us but with the cap expected to explode in the near future we should look at potentially offloading some term as well.

Targets?

** I am going to list names that I have seen speculation on, some probably aren't truly available but they have been talked about at least**

1. Simon Nemec - To me this is the moonshot. Plays a position we badly need more organizational depth in. Has a stellar draft pedigree, is performing well at the AHL level but feel stuck behind a locked defense in New Jersey. Tell me a deal around Nemec and Buch doesn't make sense for both sides. Fills out NJ forwards to go make a few runs at the cup and Nemec slides right into the Blues plans for a rebuild on the fly.

2. Brady Tkachuk - Who the hell knows if he will actually be available but there has undoubtedly been smoke. The fear in Ottawa is that he ask out after his no-move activates leaving them completely f***ed. Do they preemptively strike and move him before that happens. What do they want in return. Tkachuk would fit perfectly with a Thomas and Kyrou and brings a snarl that our team badly misses.

3. Brandt Clarke - This one is way out of left field and doubt it holds much water but Weekes did speculate so, I guess. If the Kings are open to moving Clarke, you have to look. Again it is a RHD that fits our timeline and age group. I have no idea why they would consider moving him but if they are you have to check in on this.

4. Noah Dobson - Again a RHD that fits within the core age timeline. No one can dispute that he is already a dynamic offensive powerhouse but there are serious questions about his defensive play. Given this fanbases propensity to put anyone who isn't a two way monster in the doghouse, I would give it 6 months before he would become everyone's favorite new whipping boy. That being said maybe a change in scenery and coaching could help iron out some of the defensive liabilities to his game. You have to at least check on this.

5. Picks and prospect - I would prefer prospects more than picks as I view this draft in particular a pretty weak one. You can never have enough kicks at the can. It's like the lottery, can't win if you don't play.

Anyways.... this is something I have been working on for awhile. Obviously I have no idea what Army and Steen are thinking but am hopeful that their thinking is pretty close in line with mine. As it has become evident that this current core can not and will not get the job done. Army has threatened in past that trades would start happening if things didn't change. Put up or shut up time Army.

 

[Mike Liut]

I’m terrible at trades because I don’t follow other teams situations like ours. But I wonder if Berube has any interest in Binner and Schenn?

Binner and Schenn for Knies + 1st

 

[LetsGoBooze]

I’m terrible at trades because I don’t follow other teams situations like ours. But I wonder if Berube has any interest in Binner and Schenn?

Binner and Schenn for Knies + 1st

I doubt they move Knies, they have many other good enough pieces to get a deal done w/someone without having to include him.

 

[Celtic Note]

I’m terrible at trades because I don’t follow other teams situations like ours. But I wonder if Berube has any interest in Binner and Schenn?

Binner and Schenn for Knies + 1st

I am guessing we need $$$s coming back.

 

[TruBlueFan1970]

I still think lots of smoke, but no real fire. Feels a lot like last year. But for fun, I’ll play along.

To Avs: Schenn ($1 million retained), Faksa (50% retained), Jiricek
To Blues: Middlestadt, Calum Ritchie, 2025 2nd, 2025 4th

To NJ: Buchnevich
To STL: Tatar (salary dump), 2025 2nd, 2025 3rd

Neighbours - Thomas - Bolduc
Holloway - Middlestadt - Kyrou
Joseph - Dvorsky - Ritchie/Snuggerud
Toro - Walker - Texier
Alexandrov (or some other AHL guy)

Dump one of Faulk/Leddy over the summer.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I’m terrible at trades because I don’t follow other teams situations like ours. But I wonder if Berube has any interest in Binner and Schenn?

Binner and Schenn for Knies + 1st

I would LOVE Matty Knies but this package wouldn't get him. Woll and Stolarz have actually been solid this year. They also can't take on that much cap space. Leafs aren't going to move Knies anyway. He's going to be a star.

 

[Blanick]

I still think lots of smoke, but no real fire. Feels a lot like last year. But for fun, I’ll play along.

To Avs: Schenn ($1 million retained), Faksa (50% retained), Jiricek
To Blues: Middlestadt, Calum Ritchie, 2025 2nd, 2025 4th

To NJ: Buchnevich
To STL: Tatar (salary dump), 2025 2nd, 2025 3rd

Neighbours - Thomas - Bolduc
Holloway - Middlestadt - Kyrou
Joseph - Dvorsky - Ritchie/Snuggerud
Toro - Walker - Texier
Alexandrov (or some other AHL guy)

Dump one of Faulk/Leddy over the summer.

Is your goal to make us worse?

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I still think lots of smoke, but no real fire. Feels a lot like last year. But for fun, I’ll play along.

To Avs: Schenn ($1 million retained), Faksa (50% retained), Jiricek
To Blues: Middlestadt, Calum Ritchie, 2025 2nd, 2025 4th

To NJ: Buchnevich
To STL: Tatar (salary dump), 2025 2nd, 2025 3rd

Neighbours - Thomas - Bolduc
Holloway - Middlestadt - Kyrou
Joseph - Dvorsky - Ritchie/Snuggerud
Toro - Walker - Texier
Alexandrov (or some other AHL guy)

Dump one of Faulk/Leddy over the summer.

Sorry to be so blunt, but I hate both of those deals.

That's a terrible return for Buchnevich. Bad contract or not. Talk about selling low.

I also would hate to help the Avs in any way, shape, or form right now and if Jiricek ends up being a top pairing D-man, you just helped keep their Cup window open for 5-10 more years.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I still think lots of smoke, but no real fire. Feels a lot like last year. But for fun, I’ll play along.

To Avs: Schenn ($1 million retained), Faksa (50% retained), Jiricek
To Blues: Middlestadt, Calum Ritchie, 2025 2nd, 2025 4th

To NJ: Buchnevich
To STL: Tatar (salary dump), 2025 2nd, 2025 3rd

Neighbours - Thomas - Bolduc
Holloway - Middlestadt - Kyrou
Joseph - Dvorsky - Ritchie/Snuggerud
Toro - Walker - Texier
Alexandrov (or some other AHL guy)

Dump one of Faulk/Leddy over the summer.

Same as Snubbed. I hate both deals.

 

[LetsGoBooze]

Buch absolutely has had a subpar year, but giving him away would cause more issues then it helps. We absolutely still need top 6 talent in this lineup if we want any chance of competing these next 3 years. The alleged Buch decline is more than likely just a bad year following a failed trial at center. Dude is still only 29 years-old. Shipping him out for peanuts would be a huge mistake, he will rebound next year and at worst be a 60pt player the next few years. Sure an argument can be made that we're over-paying if his peak is behind him, but in no world are we better with Buch off the team, and exponentially worse if we got nothing of value for him in return.