Proposal: Top 4 RHD to St. Louis in the offseason
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VancouverJagger
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DatDude44
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I get why you're posting this, but unfortunately, I think Faulk probably stays next year. And with colton Parayko and the emergence of some of our depth guys like tucker, I don't think this particular player is a massive need, more of a luxury/ put over the top going for it type, which is fine, but imo, not the biggest need in the world if we have parayko, faulk, and the other lefties we currently have for next year.
For me, Lindstein, Stenberg and Jiricek should off the table in this type of deal.
If somebody wants Faulk and 1st + Pekarcik/ Fischer for a player that's a clear and large upgrade on a good contract then sure, i'm in. Not sure who that'd be tho. Rasmus Andersson would be nice, but would he really be worth all that? I don't know him well enough to answer that question.
But otherwise, I don't see us doing anything like this for a luxury item personally.
I'm all for going for it though, but most importantly, we need to set ourselves up for success in the Steen Era 2026-2027 and beyond. I do not want to mortgage any of that future for help now, minus tertiary mid level pieces etc...
For me, Lindstein, Stenberg and Jiricek should off the table in this type of deal.
If somebody wants Faulk and 1st + Pekarcik/ Fischer for a player that's a clear and large upgrade on a good contract then sure, i'm in. Not sure who that'd be tho. Rasmus Andersson would be nice, but would he really be worth all that? I don't know him well enough to answer that question.
But otherwise, I don't see us doing anything like this for a luxury item personally.
I'm all for going for it though, but most importantly, we need to set ourselves up for success in the Steen Era 2026-2027 and beyond. I do not want to mortgage any of that future for help now, minus tertiary mid level pieces etc...
Fist of Fury
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Scott Mayfield is coming home, he's finally coming home, like he should've.
BleedBlue14
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I don’t see the benefit of adding a shutdown guy. Now if you’re talking about a guy who can move the puck and doesn’t need sheltered I could get behind it.
I don’t think Faulk has been a net negative though. I’d rather run with him until his contract expires and then swing big that offseason on a RHD, unless it’s a younger guy who can grow into a role here and play on the 3rd pair while growing.
I don’t think Faulk has been a net negative though. I’d rather run with him until his contract expires and then swing big that offseason on a RHD, unless it’s a younger guy who can grow into a role here and play on the 3rd pair while growing.
ChaoticOrange
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Just offer sheet Bouchard why don't ya ;( (glad to see Holloway and Broberg doing so well)
westc2
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This post makes no sense....are you saying you want to trade Faulk as well? Who is this new top 4 RHD replacing, if not Faulk?
It’s not that those assets you listed are bad but I don’t think there’s a realistic option on the market unless you want to get someone on the older side that may start to decline soon. A good two-way RHD in his prime is almost impossible to find and a lot of teams are looking for one
Ledge And Dairy
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even in a retool/rebuild Weegar won't be the one available. Andersson it depends on what he's asking for with his next deal. Not sure Calgary is willing to sign another soon to be 30 year old to a 9M contract even if he is a heart and soul player
TheNewEra
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fair, not going to pretend to be an expert there only brought up weegar because there was talk last offseason that calgary was listening to offers for him. Things change in a year
Ledge And Dairy
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They really weren't. People just speculated that Calgary might consider moving him. Afaik he's never been available
Blackhawkswincup
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Connor Murphy fits bill
Hawks and Blues may be in division rivals but are not competing for playoff spot/etc against each other now
A trade could be worked out I in offseason
Hawks and Blues may be in division rivals but are not competing for playoff spot/etc against each other now
A trade could be worked out I in offseason
EastVillageBlues
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There isn't really a need for such a piece.
A short term solution to plug a perceived (even that is questionable) hole, is simply the wrong direction for the organization.
Probably time to close this thread.
You guys already got one of best physical shutdown RHD. Don’t be greedy
WolfOfBroadStreet14
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Parayko should age pretty well barring injuries. The only person in the pipeline is Jiricek, and he’s 18. Overall the team is playing great but ideally Faulk should be a 3rd pairing.
RHD is definitely a need going forward.
Draft hensler, fiddler, or brzstidontkniwhowtospellit.
I think stl could trade Parayko, trade Faulk, or trade Tucker, or none and still look to add to rhd. There’s two reasons: one - I think we could just look for a depth move. Right now Nick Leddy, notably left handed, is our top pairing right handed defenseman. This happens after 1 injury. 2 injuries would be wild.
And 2 - Turnover is coming and I think the blues will probably try to get in front of some of it. In the next 72m Faulk, Krug, Leddy, and Fowler expire, then Parayko expires the following year. If you check out Puckpedia it’s two rough offseasons in a row if the situation isn’t addressed. Some of those guys prob go to term and maybe some are traded prior to that point.
Will be interesting to see what path they take, whether they do something long term that also solves a short term problem or whether they just bolster their existing group.
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