Proposal: Brandon Saad, Justin Faulk anyone?

[jjniner]

I believe the Blues may be close to unloading and trying to go full rebuild. Faulk and Saad may be the first to go.

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[Nakawick]

What would the Blues want for Saad?

 

[Seanaconda]

I love Faulk wouldn't mind the Oilers getting

 

[jjniner]

Would think a 3rd for Saad and hopefully a 1st for Faulk

 

[JUSTGIROUXIT]

I believe the Blues may be close to unloading and trying to go full rebuild. Faulk and Saad may be the first to go.

Both signed long-term w/NMC - Can't see much of a market for Saad.

Sundqvist/Blais could be decent depth acquisitions for teams looking to make a run, believe both pending UFAs. I quite like Sundqvist in a 4th line role, haven't seen much of Blais this year, maybe Blues fans can chime in. Both big bodies made for playoffs IMO.

 

[Blanick]

Both signed long-term w/NMC - Can't see much of a market for Saad.

Sundqvist/Blais could be decent depth acquisitions for teams looking to make a run, believe both pending UFAs. I quite like Sundqvist in a 4th line role, haven't seen much of Blais this year, maybe Blues fans can chime in. Both big bodies made for playoffs IMO.

You can't see a market for a guy who consistently scores at a 20 goal pace signed at 4.5 million? I think with the cap going up there would be quite the market. Guys will start waiving NTC the second Army fully embraces the rebuild. The Blues are spiraling towards a bottom 5 finish.

 

[I am Bettman]

Bruins would be interested in Saad if STL retained a million and a half.
Derek Forbort to make the cap work (and he can be traded at the deadline)
And a small add, maybe Mark McLaughlin or Jesper Boqvist or something.

 

[BleedBlue14]

Bruins would be interested in Saad if STL retained a million and a half.
Derek Forbort to make the cap work (and he can be traded at the deadline)
And a small add, maybe Mark McLaughlin or Jesper Boqvist or something.

Don’t see how that makes any sense for the Blues. Consistent 20 goal scorer, and retaining that type of money for a pretty long shot prospect while adding to the glut of bottom pairing defenseman

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Im sure the Canes would revisit Saad as they tried to sign him before STL did. I think STL offered an extra year on the deal than what Carolina offered

 

[Harvey Birdman]

I’d love to grab up Saad for the Pens but I can’t logically think of a way to make it work cap wise. It would have to be cap in cap out type of trade and I can’t think of much in the roster the Blues would want.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Could see Canes sniffing around both to be honest but maybe would make more sense in the off-season.

 

[DaveG]

Could see Canes sniffing around both to be honest but maybe would make more sense in the off-season.

Saad could make some sense as an in-season move if we have another forward heading out as part of the deal. Faulk would 100% be off-season if we were to bring him back in the mix, unless it's something nuts like a three-way trade with the Canes getting Faulk, someone else getting Pesce, and the Blues getting whatever futures package from (insert team here).

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Saad could make some sense as an in-season move if we have another forward heading out as part of the deal. Faulk would 100% be off-season if we were to bring him back in the mix, unless it's something nuts like a three-way trade with the Canes getting Faulk, someone else getting Pesce, and the Blues getting whatever futures package from (insert team here).

Ya, very true. Was talking more about Faulk for off-season.

Can see Saad working in season for sure.

 

[JUSTGIROUXIT]

You can't see a market for a guy who consistently scores at a 20 goal pace signed at 4.5 million? I think with the cap going up there would be quite the market. Guys will start waiving NTC the second Army fully embraces the rebuild. The Blues are spiraling towards a bottom 5 finish.

It would be a different story if he were a pending free agent. I have concerns regarding his foot speed, he has looked pretty lackluster in his showings this year but that could be a team-wide issue.

I don't see much of a market for him now unless the Blues are taking on money in return. Likely have better value - or at least a chance to capitalize in a trade during the offseason.

 

[BleedBlue14]

It would be a different story if he were a pending free agent. I have concerns regarding his foot speed, he has looked pretty lackluster in his showings this year but that could be a team-wide issue.

I don't see much of a market for him now unless the Blues are taking on money in return. Likely have better value - or at least a chance to capitalize in a trade during the offseason.

His foot speed is his real seperater and why he scores as much as he does. He’s a north south player who has speed and drives the net. Not particularly good playmaker. Not a great shooter. Responsible player though.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

His foot speed is his real seperater and why he scores as much as he does. He’s a north south player who has speed and drives the net. Not particularly good playmaker. Not a great shooter. Responsible player though.

yeah, i don't think foot speed is his issue. motor maybe.

 

[Mike Liut]

Faulk and Saad are still good players and would definitely help somebody in need. id take a 2nd for Faulk and a 3rd for Saad

 

[JUSTGIROUXIT]

His foot speed is his real seperater and why he scores as much as he does. He’s a north south player who has speed and drives the net. Not particularly good playmaker. Not a great shooter. Responsible player though.

Good sign if he still has his wheels - The games I've watched, could be the whole team skating in molasses.

 

[hawksrule]

We have a bunch of picks, and I’d trade a 2nd-3rd for Saad. Cap isn’t an issue and we need warm bodies. Saad’s stone hands always made me crazy, but our lineup is horrific.

 

[stl76]

Saad at $2.25 AAV would hold a LOT of value as cheap reliable quality depth for a contender at the TDL. Don't see a deal for him until next year at the earliest, but I would ask for a late 1st + something small.

Zero reason for the Blues to trade him for a 3rd or mediocre prospect(s). If nothing else he is a very capable placeholder to eat minutes and allow Blues' young wing prospects to develop without being rushed into the NHL...that has value to the Blues IMO.

Same goes for Leddy FWIW.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Sammy Blais?

Possibly with Faulk.

 

[StreetHawk]

I believe the Blues may be close to unloading and trying to go full rebuild. Faulk and Saad may be the first to go.

Why? I mean if you are dismissing a coach in season seems like the goal is to be in the PO mix. Unless there was a feeling that he lost the room and the team was not playing hard for him.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Faulk and Saad are still good players and would definitely help somebody in need. id take a 2nd for Faulk and a 3rd for Saad

I think you are undervaluing our guys again. I can't see dealing Faulk unless we get back 1st (or equivalent prospect).

Sammy Blais?

Possibly with Faulk.

blais you can have for not very much. faulk gonna cost you at least a 1st.

 

[McJedi]

I'd have traded Ryan Johansen and Oskar Olausson for Saad until I realized Saad has 2 more years on his deal after this season. Yikes. That's going to be a hard contract to move at $4.5MM AAV.

 

[AslanRH]

I believe the Blues may be close to unloading and trying to go full rebuild. Faulk and Saad may be the first to go.

Any rumblings (post-Berube) any of the Blues will be waiving their trade protections?

Doesn't seem to be much incentive since that is about 8 significant players who would make it hard for the Blues to actually successfully tank as long as they are still on a roster with guys like Thomas, Kyrou, etc. The Blues should be competitive with that roster as long as the players are committed.