Elliotte Friedman highlights one Central division team to watch in trade talks
NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman has highlighted the St. Louis Blues, who have largely struggled this year, as a team to watch in upcoming trade talks.
After their latest lost, 4-2 to the red hot Buffalo Sabres, the St. Louis Blues fell to 15-17-8, sixth place in the Central Division.
This is a contrast for how they finished last year upon the termination of head coach Drew Bannister for Jim Montgomery, who had recently just been let go himself by the Boston Bruins.
The Blues went to the postseason and came within two seconds of beating the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, which was prevented only by a miracle tying goal and 2OT winner by Winnipeg.
Now, the Blues could be on the verge of selling off multiple pieces, and a few names that have been included in trade rumours include captain Brayden Schenn and forward Jordan Kyrou.
Per a report from NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman, the Blues are a team to pay attention to in upcoming trades.
The Fan Hockey Show (Dec 29): When asked if St. Louis is a team that could makes some moves Elliotte says they have tried but there aren't a lot of trades partners out there. Kyrou has trade protection.
Jordan Kyrou Has Been Included In Trade Rumours
Per a report from analyst Jeremy Rutherford, Kyrou is a name to pay attention to in trade talks.
There was a lot of speculation last summer that he could be dealt before his no-trade clause kicked in July 1, but the date passed, and he remained on the roster. Now the question is whether he's the type of player that Steen wants in his core. If not, it seems conceivable he could be moved because there are teams interested. Armstrong said there isn't a trade proposal that a club could put on the table where he would say, «No, we could never ever consider that.» What teams might be interested? Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils. - Jeremy Rutherford
So far this year, Kyrou has 17 points (8G, 9A).
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DECEMBRE 30|306 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman highlights one Central division team to watch in trade talks Will Jordan Kyrou be traded from the Blues? | ||
| Yes | 236 | 77.1 % |
| No | 70 | 22.9 % |
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