How Will Kyrou React To The Rumors?

[TAFKAP]

He was apparently offered in a deal with Montreal, for Peterka, and in the offer for Dobson. It sounds like Armstrong tried harder to trade Kyrou than Mo did to trade Arenado. How will Kyrou respond?

So speculation on top of speculation.

He'll come out and play another year of hockey, that's how he will "respond".

At some point last week, someone on 101 said that due to the increase in the cap, and the NTC kicking in July 1st, Kyrou's camp expected there to be a lot of media chatter and calls coming in to the Blues about him. They did not expect him to be moved. They were right. For those who seem to think he should feel a certain way about Army looking into deals for him, remember, Buch was actively shopped before signing his extension. I think they know how the business works for the most part.

[bud white]

If those rumors are indeed even true

This. Most media jumped on rumors because his NTC kicking in.

Are you referring to the St. Louis media, or the entirety of North American hockey media? Darren Dreger, Elliotte Friedman, Frank Seravelli et al were hearing those "rumors".

[Frank Underwood]

Not to be a jerk, but…..who cares! If his feelings are hurt, then he will probably agree to be traded somewhere else. But I doubt very much that this is going to be any kind of issue.

[bud white]

Not to be a jerk, but…..who cares! If his feelings are hurt, then he will probably agree to somewhere else. But I doubt very much that this is going to be any kind of issue.

It's big boy hockey and Monty got a first hand look at how Kyrou reacts in big moments. I expect him to be tough on him. Frankly, I hope he starts benching him when he becomes "indifferent".

[TAFKAP]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

He was apparently offered in a deal with Montreal, for Peterka, and in the offer for Dobson. It sounds like Armstrong tried harder to trade Kyrou than Mo did to trade Arenado. How will Kyrou respond?

So speculation on top of speculation.

He'll come out and play another year of hockey, that's how he will "respond".

At some point last week, someone on 101 said that due to the increase in the cap, and the NTC kicking in July 1st, Kyrou's camp expected there to be a lot of media chatter and calls coming in to the Blues about him. They did not expect him to be moved. They were right. For those who seem to think he should feel a certain way about Army looking into deals for him, remember, Buch was actively shopped before signing his extension. I think they know how the business works for the most part.

Well said. Schenn went through rumors, Buch went through rumors and so did Kyrou. Probably a lot of other players that we just don't hear about. Just part of the business.

[thegibby.]

He was apparently offered in a deal with Montreal, for Peterka, and in the offer for Dobson. It sounds like Armstrong tried harder to trade Kyrou than Mo did to trade Arenado. How will Kyrou respond?

So speculation on top of speculation.

He'll come out and play another year of hockey, that's how he will "respond".

At some point last week, someone on 101 said that due to the increase in the cap, and the NTC kicking in July 1st, Kyrou's camp expected there to be a lot of media chatter and calls coming in to the Blues about him. They did not expect him to be moved. They were right. For those who seem to think he should feel a certain way about Army looking into deals for him, remember, Buch was actively shopped before signing his extension. I think they know how the business works for the most part.

Well said. Schenn went through rumors, Buch went through rumors and so did Kyrou. Probably a lot of other players that we just don't hear about. Just part of the business.

Schenn refused the Toronto trade. and teams really don't think much of Kyrou and Buchnevich. and they weren't willing to deal substance.

[Younghopp1991]

He probably will never be kniw as a real gritty guy.

Just be harder on the puck and improve awareness.

Sounds easy, but it’s hard for some guys.

Given his linemates in the playoffs, it was a tough go for him

Totally agree. He was the main target with schenn often banging around. Im in the camp that he definitely could have had a better postseason for sure. Should have shown more heart. But he scored in game 1 and game 7 after getting rocked in game 2. He was invisible at times but he had zero creativity around him for most the series. Im hopefully that he has a big offseason and can remain injury free. Im sure after that hit he realized he doesn’t like getting hit like that. If you want a cup then you have to figure it out because thats how we hit so he will have a target.

[theograce]

He probably will never be kniw as a real gritty guy.

Just be harder on the puck and improve awareness.

Sounds easy, but it’s hard for some guys.

Given his linemates in the playoffs, it was a tough go for him

Totally agree. He was the main target with schenn often banging around. Im in the camp that he definitely could have had a better postseason for sure. Should have shown more heart. But he scored in game 1 and game 7 after getting rocked in game 2. He was invisible at times but he had zero creativity around him for most the series. Im hopefully that he has a big offseason and can remain injury free. Im sure after that hit he realized he doesn’t like getting hit like that. If you want a cup then you have to figure it out because thats how we hit so he will have a target.

Yeah McDavid looked horrible once they played Florida. Kyrou’s linemates were subpar from a generation perspective. That is just reality

[Younghopp1991]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

I do hate the fact that he does nothing more than throw a glove on a shoulder in scrums. He needs to get 10% better in that regard this season. I dont need him throwing the body. I just want him to give a frick about his teammates in the moment in a more engaged way and be more sound on the puck. I think he will become stronger on the puck once he figures out his optimal realistic body size. It took kyrou a while to figure out any type of defensive backcheck/forecheck can benefit his offense. Just putting yourself in lanes. I need him to realize that if he can develope just the basic characteristics of grit that his game would be even better. I believe kyrou has a lot of pride and he is trending in the right direction. The goal is that it doesnt eat through too many prime years to become the player that he can be.

[Younghopp1991]

He probably will never be kniw as a real gritty guy.

Just be harder on the puck and improve awareness.

Sounds easy, but it’s hard for some guys.

Given his linemates in the playoffs, it was a tough go for him

Totally agree. He was the main target with schenn often banging around. Im in the camp that he definitely could have had a better postseason for sure. Should have shown more heart. But he scored in game 1 and game 7 after getting rocked in game 2. He was invisible at times but he had zero creativity around him for most the series. Im hopefully that he has a big offseason and can remain injury free. Im sure after that hit he realized he doesn’t like getting hit like that. If you want a cup then you have to figure it out because thats how we hit so he will have a target.

Yeah McDavid looked horrible once they played Florida. Kyrou’s linemates were subpar from a generation perspective. That is just reality

I remember numerous times in that series kyrou bringing the puck in the zone and getting coasted to the boards because schenn and neighbours are nowhere in site. Winnipeg played him right. I agree kyrou needs more heart but im interested how that series goes with holloway there. Its a totally different team and tempo.

[netboy65]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

I do hate the fact that he does nothing more than throw a glove on a shoulder in scrums. He needs to get 10% better in that regard this season. I dont need him throwing the body. I just want him to give a frick about his teammates in the moment in a more engaged way and be more sound on the puck. I think he will become stronger on the puck once he figures out his optimal realistic body size. It took kyrou a while to figure out any type of defensive backcheck/forecheck can benefit his offense. Just putting yourself in lanes. I need him to realize that if he can develope just the basic characteristics of grit that his game would be even better. I believe kyrou has a lot of pride and he is trending in the right direction. The goal is that it doesnt eat through too many prime years to become the player that he can be.

I also don’t want my top goal scorer separating a shoulder due to getting a scrum.

[theograce]

He probably will never be kniw as a real gritty guy.

Just be harder on the puck and improve awareness.

Sounds easy, but it’s hard for some guys.

Given his linemates in the playoffs, it was a tough go for him

Totally agree. He was the main target with schenn often banging around. Im in the camp that he definitely could have had a better postseason for sure. Should have shown more heart. But he scored in game 1 and game 7 after getting rocked in game 2. He was invisible at times but he had zero creativity around him for most the series. Im hopefully that he has a big offseason and can remain injury free. Im sure after that hit he realized he doesn’t like getting hit like that. If you want a cup then you have to figure it out because thats how we hit so he will have a target.

Yeah McDavid looked horrible once they played Florida. Kyrou’s linemates were subpar from a generation perspective. That is just reality

I remember numerous times in that series kyrou bringing the puck in the zone and getting coasted to the boards because schenn and neighbours are nowhere in site. Winnipeg played him right. I agree kyrou needs more heart but im interested how that series goes with holloway there. Its a totally different team and tempo.

Yup need legitimate higher end options.

[theograce]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

I do hate the fact that he does nothing more than throw a glove on a shoulder in scrums. He needs to get 10% better in that regard this season. I dont need him throwing the body. I just want him to give a frick about his teammates in the moment in a more engaged way and be more sound on the puck. I think he will become stronger on the puck once he figures out his optimal realistic body size. It took kyrou a while to figure out any type of defensive backcheck/forecheck can benefit his offense. Just putting yourself in lanes. I need him to realize that if he can develope just the basic characteristics of grit that his game would be even better. I believe kyrou has a lot of pride and he is trending in the right direction. The goal is that it doesnt eat through too many prime years to become the player that he can be.

I also don’t want my top goal scorer separating a shoulder due to getting a scrum.

Have to stand your ground and find a way to push back. Lots of teams top goal scorers muck it up and impose their will.

[Younghopp1991]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

I do hate the fact that he does nothing more than throw a glove on a shoulder in scrums. He needs to get 10% better in that regard this season. I dont need him throwing the body. I just want him to give a frick about his teammates in the moment in a more engaged way and be more sound on the puck. I think he will become stronger on the puck once he figures out his optimal realistic body size. It took kyrou a while to figure out any type of defensive backcheck/forecheck can benefit his offense. Just putting yourself in lanes. I need him to realize that if he can develope just the basic characteristics of grit that his game would be even better. I believe kyrou has a lot of pride and he is trending in the right direction. The goal is that it doesnt eat through too many prime years to become the player that he can be.

I also don’t want my top goal scorer separating a shoulder due to getting a scrum.

I agree. Just lookin for him to at least shove someone. Just look like he cares that binner got bumped a little too hard. Care that neighbours is getting mauled by 2 guys. But not every guy needs to be flying around like buch and schenn game one of playoffs. Buch almost through himself through the boards trying to level someone

[moose-and-squirrel]

If he had any balls, he’d put in the work and prove everyone wrong that wants him traded.

The guy that has improved multiple facets of his game over the last few seasons? Is he soft, yes. Does he need to be stronger on the puck, yes, but dont act like the guy doesnt put in the work. He beefed up last offseason and i bet he does again. Im not trying to be controversial but we cant act like the amount he has improved is nothing.

In other words, if he had any balls, he'd become Matthew Tkachuk. Kyrou is who he is, I'd be happy with him being 5% better in his game.

I do hate the fact that he does nothing more than throw a glove on a shoulder in scrums. He needs to get 10% better in that regard this season. I dont need him throwing the body. I just want him to give a frick about his teammates in the moment in a more engaged way and be more sound on the puck. I think he will become stronger on the puck once he figures out his optimal realistic body size. It took kyrou a while to figure out any type of defensive backcheck/forecheck can benefit his offense. Just putting yourself in lanes. I need him to realize that if he can develope just the basic characteristics of grit that his game would be even better. I believe kyrou has a lot of pride and he is trending in the right direction. The goal is that it doesnt eat through too many prime years to become the player that he can be.

I also don’t want my top goal scorer separating a shoulder due to getting a scrum.

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