Proposal: Saad to Columbus

[BluesReport25]

I think Saad to Columbus could be a great fit now for both teams.

For the Blues, I would really like to see Bolduc play consistent top 6 minutes and Saad is blocking him from doing that. Also, with younger players like Dvorsky and Snuggerud coming, the Blues simply need more open top 9 spots.

For Columbus, they desperately need wingers right now because of all their injuries. Why not get a familiar face in Saad who is a lock for 20 goals and has been healthy his entire time with the Blues? Also, his 4.5 million cap hit for this year and next year is fair for what he brings to the team.

What would Columbus be willing to offer? The Blues need RHD prospects the most and on their NHL squad they need a legit top 4 LHD who can play with Parayko. Provorov seems like an interesting fit, but I've never been the biggest fan of his.

Also, what's up with David Jiricek? I keep tabs on him because the Blues have his brother now and I think it would be cool to pair the two together some day. Either way why is Jack Johnson playing over Jiricek? Makes no sense I would think either send him down to dominate the AHL with Mateychuk or play him 3rd pair and let him make mistakes and learn. Unless he wants an NHL paycheck and doesn't want to go to the AHL

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[ViD]

Jiricek for Neighbours

 

[Frenzy31]

I think Saad to Columbus could be a great fit now for both teams.

For the Blues, I would really like to see Bolduc play consistent top 6 minutes and Saad is blocking him from doing that. Also, with younger players like Dvorsky and Snuggerud coming, the Blues simply need more open top 9 spots.

For Columbus, they desperately need wingers right now because of all their injuries. Why not get a familiar face in Saad who is a lock for 20 goals and has been healthy his entire time with the Blues? Also, his 4.5 million cap hit for this year and next year is fair for what he brings to the team.

What would Columbus be willing to offer? The Blues need RHD prospects the most and on their NHL squad they need a legit top 4 LHD who can play with Parayko. Provorov seems like an interesting fit, but I've never been the biggest fan of his.

Also, what's up with David Jiricek? I keep tabs on him because the Blues have his brother now and I think it would be cool to pair the two together some day. Either way why is Jack Johnson playing over Jiricek? Makes no sense I would think either send him down to dominate the AHL with Mateychuk or play him 3rd pair and let him make mistakes and learn. Unless he wants an NHL paycheck and doesn't want to go to the AHL

Saad isn’t worth a ton. Definitely not Jericek. We might be able to get a couple of 2nd rounds. We really don’t need anymore b level prospects - which is what Columbus would want.

 

[stevo61]

Yeah I don't expect Columbus wanting to pay too much for guys to be pushed down eventually. Would be nice to have someone who can play with Fantilli though

 

[BluesReport25]

Saad isn’t worth a ton. Definitely not Jericek. We might be able to get a couple of 2nd rounds. We really don’t need anymore b level prospects - which is what Columbus would want.

Sorry, definitely not saying Jiricek for Saad. Was more asking what's up with Jiricek and why he is playing so little. It would cost a lot more than Saad to get Jiricek.

 

[PocketNines]

Jiricek for Neighbours

I would say yes to this as someone who thinks Neighbours is going to be a Blues captain someday. Neighbours would be beloved there with the way he plays. Am I missing some issue with Jiricek? I have to take a #1D prospect for Neighbours in the Blues' situation

 

[BluesReport25]

Yeah I don't expect Columbus wanting to pay too much for guys to be pushed down eventually. Would be nice to have someone who can play with Fantilli though

What about Saad for Svozil or Cuelemans?

 

[stevo61]

What about Saad for Svozil or Cuelemans?

Don't think you'd get any push back on Ceulemans at all, he hasn't really developed like we hoped to this point. Svozil to some degree also but me personally I am still decently high on the player and not in too big of a rush to see him go

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Jiricek for Neighbours

I would say yes

 

[Reality Czech]

Bolduc has had consitent top 6 minutes the last few games and has done little to show for it. As a Blues fan, I am not interested in trading Saad right now unless a team offers something pretty good and not simply to get rid of him to give Bolduc more playing time. The Blues need all the supplementary scoring we can get right now.

If a team offers a fairly good RHD prospect then I may reconsider. I don't know enough about either prospect mentioned in this thread to say yes or no.

 

[StreetHawk]

Saad isn’t worth a ton. Definitely not Jericek. We might be able to get a couple of 2nd rounds. We really don’t need anymore b level prospects - which is what Columbus would want.

Blues likely do need to move Saad to ensure they have cap room for their rfas coming off elc like Neifhbours. CBJ is short 2nd rounders. And he’s not worth the potential of Joricek.

It’s not a move they have to make but before July 1, I do expect Stl to move Saad.

 

[Memento]

Jiricek for Neighbours

I'd...actually do that as a Blues fan. It would suck to lose Neighbours, but I'd do it.

 

[Frenzy31]

Jiricek for Neighbours

What going on with Jiricek. Based on what I have read last year, he seems a bit entitled. How do Jackets fans feel about him? And a few years into his development is he moving forward or stagnant?

 

[ViD]

What going on with Jiricek. Based on what I have read last year, he seems a bit entitled. How do Jackets fans feel about him? And a few years into his development is he moving forward or stagnant?

I believe many Jackets fans feel he hasn’t proven he’s an NHL level defenseman to be demanding NHL ice time

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Yeah it’s not so much that he isn’t developing it’s that he could be developing better but he and his representation are less than cooperative in the process.

 

[Reality Czech]

I'd...actually do that as a Blues fan. It would suck to lose Neighbours, but I'd do it.

I would be tempted to do it, but I really have no idea how much of a sure thing Jiricek is to reach his potential. This is mainly based on the fact that I haven't really seen him play and have only read a bit about him. Obviously the fact that CBJ seems to feel like he isn't ready gives me pause for concern.

We already know Neighbours is a legit NHL player, so it would be hard to give him up for a guy who may not be an impact player at the NHL level. And I say this as someone who is generally biased in terms of Czech players. Not to say Jiricek isn't worth at least Neighbours, but I'm not sure it would be wise for the Blues to make that risk right now. It definitely would make me think about it, though.

Blues likely do need to move Saad to ensure they have cap room for their rfas coming off elc like Neifhbours. CBJ is short 2nd rounders. And he’s not worth the potential of Joricek.

It’s not a move they have to make but before July 1, I do expect Stl to move Saad.

I agree, though I'd be surprised if that trade happens before next summer. An outside shot at this deadline if a team really, really wants him. I could also see him not wanting to be traded if he's comfortable in St. Louis and doesn't wanna move his family, which now includes a newborn daughter. He has a full NTC until next year.