Is Jordan Kyrou Done in St. Louis? 3 Teams Circling the Blues Star

[ManitobaBlues]

KDS

Kyrou Derangement Syndrome

You still don't watch games closely, do you?

Break down the sequence I mentioned for me. I'd love to hear your detailed explanation.

Harry, don’t bother arguing with him—he only sees one side of Kyrou. He refuses to acknowledge that Kyrou lacks overall hockey IQ. Yes, Kyrou has improved in certain areas, but he’s still playing the same style of hockey he played in the OHL and AHL, and that hasn’t translated when it matters most.

What I find amusing is how some Blues fans act like Kyrou is irreplaceable because of his 70 points and 35 goals. I honestly don’t care about regular-season stats. The real season starts in the playoffs, and that’s where players are truly evaluated.

Kyrou is not the type of player who takes a team to the Stanley Cup Final. Sorry, Netboy65—but that’s just reality.

[Harry York 37]

On the opening face off of that power play. Kyrou simply botches a clean and easy pass from Faulk that bounces into the neutral zone. So much for Thomas winning the draw. It winds up all the way back in our zone. Kyrou, routinely, gets the yips near blue lines when there is pressure involved.
Kyrou gets it back after a quick pass to Faulk and carries it with speed, passing it back to Thomas at their blue line. Thomas enters the zone and drops it back to Kyrou at the point… and he coughs it up, instantly. The puck is pushed outside their zome again, but Faulk rescues it in the neutral zone we are forced back-again- into our own zone ( after winning the draw!) and Nashville is smelling blood.
Thomas finally skates it out of our zone and gets it deep- what a concept- and rims it behind their net to Buchnevich who makes a nice pass to the point… to Kyrou. Kyrou has a clear view and open ice to make a pass to Faulk who is waiting for it. Kyrou feels pressure and makes an insanely bad pass that misses Faulk, who is open and fifteen feet away, by two yards and is recovered by Nashville, who make a pretty chip pass to an open man in the neutral zone who gets a shot on goal. Kyrou is now as lost as he looked in Game Seven and never breaks a sweat or finishes a check that might have brought this fiasco into an orderly place. Sundqvist gives up his body to block a shot and the rebound leaves the zone. Kyrou glides to the bench.
Nashville scores during the change.

By my count, Kyrou got two more shifts during the last eight and a half minutes of the game.
That’s two more than he deserved.

[Harry York 37]

KDS

Kyrou Derangement Syndrome

You still don't watch games closely, do you?

Break down the sequence I mentioned for me. I'd love to hear your detailed explanation.

Harry, don’t bother arguing with him—he only sees one side of Kyrou. He refuses to acknowledge that Kyrou lacks overall hockey IQ. Yes, Kyrou has improved in certain areas, but he’s still playing the same style of hockey he played in the OHL and AHL, and that hasn’t translated when it matters most.

What I find amusing is how some Blues fans act like Kyrou is irreplaceable because of his 70 points and 35 goals. I honestly don’t care about regular-season stats. The real season starts in the playoffs, and that’s where players are truly evaluated.

Kyrou is not the type of player who takes a team to the Stanley Cup Final. Sorry, Netboy65—but that’s just reality.

Thanks Manitoba, I need to hear that.
I know.
And.
I REALLY KNOW.

[netboy65]

KDS

Kyrou Derangement Syndrome

You still don't watch games closely, do you?

Break down the sequence I mentioned for me. I'd love to hear your detailed explanation.

Harry, don’t bother arguing with him—he only sees one side of Kyrou. He refuses to acknowledge that Kyrou lacks overall hockey IQ. Yes, Kyrou has improved in certain areas, but he’s still playing the same style of hockey he played in the OHL and AHL, and that hasn’t translated when it matters most.

What I find amusing is how some Blues fans act like Kyrou is irreplaceable because of his 70 points and 35 goals. I honestly don’t care about regular-season stats. The real season starts in the playoffs, and that’s where players are truly evaluated.

Kyrou is not the type of player who takes a team to the Stanley Cup Final. Sorry, Netboy65—but that’s just reality.

By himself? No of course not. The same could be said of pretty much any player can’t it? You need a player of his caliber to help with that task though.

[Harry York 37]

KDS

Kyrou Derangement Syndrome

You still don't watch games closely, do you?

Break down the sequence I mentioned for me. I'd love to hear your detailed explanation.

Harry, don’t bother arguing with him—he only sees one side of Kyrou. He refuses to acknowledge that Kyrou lacks overall hockey IQ. Yes, Kyrou has improved in certain areas, but he’s still playing the same style of hockey he played in the OHL and AHL, and that hasn’t translated when it matters most.

What I find amusing is how some Blues fans act like Kyrou is irreplaceable because of his 70 points and 35 goals. I honestly don’t care about regular-season stats. The real season starts in the playoffs, and that’s where players are truly evaluated.

Kyrou is not the type of player who takes a team to the Stanley Cup Final. Sorry, Netboy65—but that’s just reality.

By himself? No of course not. The same could be said of pretty much any player can’t it? You need a player of his caliber to help with that task though.

Kyrou is always missing a crutch, in your opinion.
I doubt Thomas and Buchnevich want him on their line, as long as a more dependable skater is available.

[netboy65]

Not a crutch, but help. Sunnys and Walkers ain’t gonna cut it. Besides, who ever said he has to “lead”? I don’t recall him having a letter. People said we’d never win with Tarasenko…until we did.
If we made Blues Talk’s dream come true and trade him for BT, we still have to get HIM help. I don’t know why that’s so hard to comprehend.

[ManitobaBlues]

Not a crutch, but help. Sunnys and Walkers ain’t gonna cut it. Besides, who ever said he has to “lead”? I don’t recall him having a letter. People said we’d never win with Tarasenko…until we did.
If we made Blues Talk’s dream come true and trade him for BT, we still have to get HIM help. I don’t know why that’s so hard to comprehend.

We’re past the point of wanting Brady—he’s staying in Ottawa. The bigger priority now is moving Kyrou’s contract, because we’re going to need that cap space in the next couple of years.

When you look at the future lineup—Stenberg, Dvorsky, Neighbours , Broberg, Holloway, Berggren, Snuggerud, Thomas, Buch and likely Carbonneau after a year in the AHL—you can see the foundation taking shape. This is a roster that fits Montgomery’s system and identity.

Kyrou just isn’t a Montgomery-type player, and the sooner that’s acknowledged, the easier it is to build this team the right way going forward.

[ManitobaBlues]

KDS

Kyrou Derangement Syndrome

You still don't watch games closely, do you?

Break down the sequence I mentioned for me. I'd love to hear your detailed explanation.

Harry, don’t bother arguing with him—he only sees one side of Kyrou. He refuses to acknowledge that Kyrou lacks overall hockey IQ. Yes, Kyrou has improved in certain areas, but he’s still playing the same style of hockey he played in the OHL and AHL, and that hasn’t translated when it matters most.

What I find amusing is how some Blues fans act like Kyrou is irreplaceable because of his 70 points and 35 goals. I honestly don’t care about regular-season stats. The real season starts in the playoffs, and that’s where players are truly evaluated.

Kyrou is not the type of player who takes a team to the Stanley Cup Final. Sorry, Netboy65—but that’s just reality.

By himself? No of course not. The same could be said of pretty much any player can’t it? You need a player of his caliber to help with that task though.

You’re missing the point—there isn’t a single player who wins a Cup by himself. What I’m saying is that when the dog days of the playoffs hit, Kyrou hasn’t shown he has the hockey IQ or mental adaptability to elevate his game to playoff mode.

Last year was a perfect example. After he got rocked by Stanley, he was essentially neutralized for the rest of the series. That’s not about talent—it’s about processing the game, adjusting, and responding when the intensity ramps up.

I understand why people love 30+ goal scorers—I do too. But the playoffs are a different animal. At that point, it’s about decision-making, battle level, and resilience. If you want to be a difference-maker in the postseason, you have to step up and play like a grown man when it matters most.

[rezero]

I love the idea of a hockey trade!

This states that “if the environment remains toxic”. Is it even toxic to begin with?

I would say it is not toxic as the teams seems to get along well. On the flip side, I am not sure we have good leadership on the ice but that is far different than toxic.

[rezero]

Not a crutch, but help. Sunnys and Walkers ain’t gonna cut it. Besides, who ever said he has to “lead”? I don’t recall him having a letter. People said we’d never win with Tarasenko…until we did.
If we made Blues Talk’s dream come true and trade him for BT, we still have to get HIM help. I don’t know why that’s so hard to comprehend.

We’re past the point of wanting Brady—he’s staying in Ottawa. The bigger priority now is moving Kyrou’s contract, because we’re going to need that cap space in the next couple of years.

When you look at the future lineup—Stenberg, Dvorsky, Neighbours , Broberg, Holloway, Berggren, Snuggerud, Thomas, Buch and likely Carbonneau after a year in the AHL—you can see the foundation taking shape. This is a roster that fits Montgomery’s system and identity.

Kyrou just isn’t a Montgomery-type player, and the sooner that’s acknowledged, the easier it is to build this team the right way going forward.

This is why people on this forum are not GMs. Saying we need to move his contract so we can pay players who are not as skilled as he is. Why not have any one of the young player show they are even worth being on a NHL top 2 lines first before we shed one of the only elite scorers we have on the roster. You and Harry need to learn the game. Ludicrous.

[TheJackBurton]

Not a crutch, but help. Sunnys and Walkers ain’t gonna cut it. Besides, who ever said he has to “lead”? I don’t recall him having a letter. People said we’d never win with Tarasenko…until we did.
If we made Blues Talk’s dream come true and trade him for BT, we still have to get HIM help. I don’t know why that’s so hard to comprehend.

We’re past the point of wanting Brady—he’s staying in Ottawa. The bigger priority now is moving Kyrou’s contract, because we’re going to need that cap space in the next couple of years.

When you look at the future lineup—Stenberg, Dvorsky, Neighbours , Broberg, Holloway, Berggren, Snuggerud, Thomas, Buch and likely Carbonneau after a year in the AHL—you can see the foundation taking shape. This is a roster that fits Montgomery’s system and identity.

Kyrou just isn’t a Montgomery-type player, and the sooner that’s acknowledged, the easier it is to build this team the right way going forward.

If the Sens miss the playoffs again, I'd say it's about 65-70% Brady demands a trade. That would mean they've made the playoffs once in his 8 seasons there. What will be the determining factor will be the Sens off season. If they have a solid enough off season he probably waits to see how the season starts off, if they do almost nothing, I'd say he's done there.

As far as Kyrou goes, there are probably about 5 or so teams he'd likely wave for, but the big thing is whether or not those teams have anything worth him. Whether we think he's worth a lot or not means nothing, his contract, his numbers mean that he should get a pretty solid return. At least a player on another team of somewhat equal value who has term on his contract as well. Who that would be I don't know at this point, but there are a few East coast teams who could take his contract on and send us back a pretty quality player.

[BleedingBleu]

They lost me at elite centers for Vancouver.
The Canucks have a lot of term committed to 3 wingers already in Boeser, Debrusk, and Garland.
I'm not a fan of Kyrou but he is certainly a better player than those 3 mediocre guys.

Look for Vancouver to trade Kane, Sherwood, and perhaps Myers for draft picks.
They're breaking in 2 rookie d-men with good upside and have 2 other decent veteran d-men locked up for years.
EP40 & Demko are their wildcards.

Ottawa definitely needs a top 6 winger so they can slot down Zetterlund to where he belongs.
They're not trading #7 so don't start with that talk again. Kyrou would be on his line.
I would be shocked if they traded Yakemchuk, so it's probably Hensler plus other goodies.

Nemec was the guy to get from NJ back in June. They were a perfect fit but that ship has sailed.
They're trying to pawn off Hamilton to land a top 6 winger which they desperately need.

Seattle, Buffalo, Winnipeg, NYI, and Columbus are other teams that need top 6 winger help.

It’s a shame Sherwood is already 30. Would love a guy like that on the Blues

[ManitobaBlues]

Not a crutch, but help. Sunnys and Walkers ain’t gonna cut it. Besides, who ever said he has to “lead”? I don’t recall him having a letter. People said we’d never win with Tarasenko…until we did.
If we made Blues Talk’s dream come true and trade him for BT, we still have to get HIM help. I don’t know why that’s so hard to comprehend.

We’re past the point of wanting Brady—he’s staying in Ottawa. The bigger priority now is moving Kyrou’s contract, because we’re going to need that cap space in the next couple of years.

When you look at the future lineup—Stenberg, Dvorsky, Neighbours , Broberg, Holloway, Berggren, Snuggerud, Thomas, Buch and likely Carbonneau after a year in the AHL—you can see the foundation taking shape. This is a roster that fits Montgomery’s system and identity.

Kyrou just isn’t a Montgomery-type player, and the sooner that’s acknowledged, the easier it is to build this team the right way going forward.

This is why people on this forum are not GMs. Saying we need to move his contract so we can pay players who are not as skilled as he is. Why not have any one of the young player show they are even worth being on a NHL top 2 lines first before we shed one of the only elite scorers we have on the roster. You and Harry need to learn the game. Ludicrous.

Rezero, I understand the game just fine. I played through college, and I’ve got three kids playing it now. Kyrou is 27 years old—a consistent 30-goal scorer, yes, but he’s not an elite scorer.

My point is this: we’re not winning a Cup in the next two years. So why hold onto Kyrou, Buchnevich, and Schenn during that window? Every team reaches a point where it has to shed weight to reach the next level, and it feels like that time is now. This is where Steen needs to push the organization forward.

Ultimately, all I care about is seeing another Stanley Cup brought back to St. Louis. With Kyrou, I see flashes and some improvement, but overall he’s still not the 200-foot player Montgomery wants—or needs—him to be. And if he doesn’t fit the identity you’re building toward, then tough decisions have to be made.

[blues2112]

I believe his time is coming to an end here. It’s probably best for both sides but I think we will end up regretting moving him. Purely speculation on my part but I feel like he would probably be open to a move as long as it’s the right fit for him. I also think plenty of teams are interested but only interested on their terms of the deal and not Army’s. Not sure we will get the return that I feel like we should get for a player of Kyrou’s caliber. Hate on him all you want, but be careful what you wish for.

Great post.

[Harry York 37]

I believe his time is coming to an end here. It’s probably best for both sides but I think we will end up regretting moving him. Purely speculation on my part but I feel like he would probably be open to a move as long as it’s the right fit for him. I also think plenty of teams are interested but only interested on their terms of the deal and not Army’s. Not sure we will get the return that I feel like we should get for a player of Kyrou’s caliber. Hate on him all you want, but be careful what you wish for.

Great post.

He got four shifts in the third period.
We are no longer rolling four hungry lines that compete like the Devil.

[theograce]

I believe his time is coming to an end here. It’s probably best for both sides but I think we will end up regretting moving him. Purely speculation on my part but I feel like he would probably be open to a move as long as it’s the right fit for him. I also think plenty of teams are interested but only interested on their terms of the deal and not Army’s. Not sure we will get the return that I feel like we should get for a player of Kyrou’s caliber. Hate on him all you want, but be careful what you wish for.

Great post.

He got four shifts in the third period.
We are no longer rolling four hungry lines that compete like the Devil.

Buchnevich is garbage