TheJackBurton wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Right now the Kraken are tied for the last playoff spot with 2 other teams and only 3 points ahead of the Preds.
If there is a team that is likely desperate to make a move it is them.
Wright is a pretty big trade chip and right now is contributing very little for them.
They don't have a winger of Kyrous ability anywhere on their roster
I think there's a lot of smoke around his availability and if you can talk Kyrou into it, I think that's a trade this team needs to make.
You hope Wright starts figuring it out and starts playing the #1 overall draft pick he was expected to be.
A 1/2/3 of Thomas, Dvorsky, Wright(if he figures it out) would be as good a young center group as any other team has out there.
I think this one gets done.
jack i completely agree with you
I still think kyrou being a 70+ and 30 + scorer gets more than shane wright. I think we can get fiddler and a 1st as well.
When this was first brought up I stated the Kraken would have to include as Kyrou is absolutely established as one of the top right wingers in the game and is signed for 5 more years.
That doesn't mean a 1-1 trade, Seattle should have to add, but if they don't I understand.
TheJackBurton wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Right now the Kraken are tied for the last playoff spot with 2 other teams and only 3 points ahead of the Preds.
If there is a team that is likely desperate to make a move it is them.
Wright is a pretty big trade chip and right now is contributing very little for them.
They don't have a winger of Kyrous ability anywhere on their roster
I think there's a lot of smoke around his availability and if you can talk Kyrou into it, I think that's a trade this team needs to make.
You hope Wright starts figuring it out and starts playing the #1 overall draft pick he was expected to be.
A 1/2/3 of Thomas, Dvorsky, Wright(if he figures it out) would be as good a young center group as any other team has out there.
I think this one gets done.
jack i completely agree with you
I still think kyrou being a 70+ and 30 + scorer gets more than shane wright. I think we can get fiddler and a 1st as well.
When this was first brought up I stated the Kraken would have to include as Kyrou is absolutely established as one of the top right wingers in the game and is signed for 5 more years.
That doesn't mean a 1-1 trade, Seattle should have to add, but if they don't I understand.
I’d also add if Francis is looking to move a young center chosen high in the draft like Wright for an enigmatic winger be wary.
WilliamWestcliffe wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
I think Wright is the trade you make with Kyrou. It also helps if the plan is to move on from Thomas and/or Schenn. Perhaps go with something like Wright, Dvorsky, and O'Reilly down the middle until you find another legit C.
Then again, I'm also partial to the idea of using Kyrou to acquire David Jiricek, drafiting Ivar Stenberg and then calling the Tkachuck boys home and then we officially form the St. Louis Blues Brothers....It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses...
In all seriousness, I think there's a lot on the table, maybe even a lot agreed to in principle, but everyone's waiting for the Olympic break before pulling the trigger. Patience.
how exactly are we acquiring O'Reilly?
Oh I don't know, I guess we can't just ask politely? We're in a thread about trades, let's put two and two together.
ok let's look at this another way, why would Nashville make him available? He's their top line center and they are fighting for a playoff spot and has another season on his contract. Nashville has no reason whatsoever to trade him.
1. No where did I state "the Blues should acquire Ryan O'Reilly before the 2026 trade deadline".
2. Even still, Nashville isn't exactly in a great spot for a postseason run. They're competing with 4+ teams for the last WC spot and are currently 3pts behind the ball with one less game in hand.
3. So maybe ask Trotz, considering its been widely noted - even as recent as today - that despite Nashville's recent play Ryan O'Reilly is absolutely available, including appearing on most trade boards near Brayden Schenn.
Wright is a bonafide dud and a (bleep) on top of being a bonafide dub. Say what you will about Kyrou but a straight up deal is just a real dumb decision.
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I think we need to temper our expectations on Wright’s value and return. I think a package for him is likely to return someone like Kyrou, not 1:1 but in a package. Some other names I have heard on the forums, that make sense to me anyway, are Perfetti or Villardi. I doubt any team moves an established superstar for Wright at this time.
I am telling you getting wright and fiddler would be an amazing win for blues. Reminds me of a parayko
Blake Fiddler
Defense -- shoots R
Born Jul 9 2007 -- Frisco, TX
[18 yrs. ago]
Height 6.05 -- Weight 212 [196 cm/96 kg]
Drafted by Seattle Kraken
- round 2 #36 overall 2025 NHL Entry Draft
TheJackBurton wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Right now the Kraken are tied for the last playoff spot with 2 other teams and only 3 points ahead of the Preds.
If there is a team that is likely desperate to make a move it is them.
Wright is a pretty big trade chip and right now is contributing very little for them.
They don't have a winger of Kyrous ability anywhere on their roster
I think there's a lot of smoke around his availability and if you can talk Kyrou into it, I think that's a trade this team needs to make.
You hope Wright starts figuring it out and starts playing the #1 overall draft pick he was expected to be.
A 1/2/3 of Thomas, Dvorsky, Wright(if he figures it out) would be as good a young center group as any other team has out there.
I think this one gets done.
jack i completely agree with you
I still think kyrou being a 70+ and 30 + scorer gets more than shane wright. I think we can get fiddler and a 1st as well.
When this was first brought up I stated the Kraken would have to include as Kyrou is absolutely established as one of the top right wingers in the game and is signed for 5 more years.
That doesn't mean a 1-1 trade, Seattle should have to add, but if they don't I understand.
I’d also add if Francis is looking to move a young center chosen high in the draft like Wright for an enigmatic winger be wary.
At this point I’m willing to make the deal because it gives us options. It’s a pretty fair trade and we get the absolute best years of Wright going forward. It’s not a trade that’s gonna throw us into a bigger tailspin. I’ve always been a Kyrou guy but I’m ready to move on. It will likely help Kyrou as well.
I don’t think we should, but if they do entertain trading Kyrou, I’m not trading him in conference to a team we’re likely going to be battling with for a wild card sport for the next 3-5 years.
netboy65 wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 14:46 pm
I don’t think we should, but if they do entertain trading Kyrou, I’m not trading him in conference to a team we’re likely going to be battling with for a wild card sport for the next 3-5 years.
Ive always thought that was silly, if they trade Wright they are going to get a good player back. Doesn't matter if its with us or someone else
Nublues69 wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 14:37 pm
per a moderator on hfboards from the seatlle kraken
Fistfullofbeer
Moderator
I think we need to temper our expectations on Wright’s value and return. I think a package for him is likely to return someone like Kyrou, not 1:1 but in a package. Some other names I have heard on the forums, that make sense to me anyway, are Perfetti or Villardi. I doubt any team moves an established superstar for Wright at this time.
I am telling you getting wright and fiddler would be an amazing win for blues. Reminds me of a parayko
Blake Fiddler
Defense -- shoots R
Born Jul 9 2007 -- Frisco, TX
[18 yrs. ago]
Height 6.05 -- Weight 212 [196 cm/96 kg]
Drafted by Seattle Kraken
- round 2 #36 overall 2025 NHL Entry Draft
Fiddler was my guy in the draft last year. Highly doubt they are moving him but I wouldn’t be upset if we landed him
TheJackBurton wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Right now the Kraken are tied for the last playoff spot with 2 other teams and only 3 points ahead of the Preds.
If there is a team that is likely desperate to make a move it is them.
Wright is a pretty big trade chip and right now is contributing very little for them.
They don't have a winger of Kyrous ability anywhere on their roster
I think there's a lot of smoke around his availability and if you can talk Kyrou into it, I think that's a trade this team needs to make.
You hope Wright starts figuring it out and starts playing the #1 overall draft pick he was expected to be.
A 1/2/3 of Thomas, Dvorsky, Wright(if he figures it out) would be as good a young center group as any other team has out there.
I think this one gets done.
jack i completely agree with you
I still think kyrou being a 70+ and 30 + scorer gets more than shane wright. I think we can get fiddler and a 1st as well.
When this was first brought up I stated the Kraken would have to include as Kyrou is absolutely established as one of the top right wingers in the game and is signed for 5 more years.
That doesn't mean a 1-1 trade, Seattle should have to add, but if they don't I understand.
I’d also add if Francis is looking to move a young center chosen high in the draft like Wright for an enigmatic winger be wary.
yeah there's risk, but if it doesn't work out that's 8 million freed up we can put towards a more permanent solution.
WilliamWestcliffe wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
I think Wright is the trade you make with Kyrou. It also helps if the plan is to move on from Thomas and/or Schenn. Perhaps go with something like Wright, Dvorsky, and O'Reilly down the middle until you find another legit C.
Then again, I'm also partial to the idea of using Kyrou to acquire David Jiricek, drafiting Ivar Stenberg and then calling the Tkachuck boys home and then we officially form the St. Louis Blues Brothers....It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses...
In all seriousness, I think there's a lot on the table, maybe even a lot agreed to in principle, but everyone's waiting for the Olympic break before pulling the trigger. Patience.
how exactly are we acquiring O'Reilly?
Oh I don't know, I guess we can't just ask politely? We're in a thread about trades, let's put two and two together.
ok let's look at this another way, why would Nashville make him available? He's their top line center and they are fighting for a playoff spot and has another season on his contract. Nashville has no reason whatsoever to trade him.
1. No where did I state "the Blues should acquire Ryan O'Reilly before the 2026 trade deadline".
2. Even still, Nashville isn't exactly in a great spot for a postseason run. They're competing with 4+ teams for the last WC spot and are currently 3pts behind the ball with one less game in hand.
3. So maybe ask Trotz, considering its been widely noted - even as recent as today - that despite Nashville's recent play Ryan O'Reilly is absolutely available, including appearing on most trade boards near Brayden Schenn.
What a stupid thing to even argue about...
#1 not arguing discussing
#2 I'm sure he is available like Schenn in an overpay situation
#3 If there isn't an overpay Trotz has no reason to trade his top line center
#4 He'll be 35 at the start of next season and only one year left on his contract. Trotz would get more at the trade deadline than he would in the off season.
WilliamWestcliffe wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
I think Wright is the trade you make with Kyrou. It also helps if the plan is to move on from Thomas and/or Schenn. Perhaps go with something like Wright, Dvorsky, and O'Reilly down the middle until you find another legit C.
Then again, I'm also partial to the idea of using Kyrou to acquire David Jiricek, drafiting Ivar Stenberg and then calling the Tkachuck boys home and then we officially form the St. Louis Blues Brothers....It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses...
In all seriousness, I think there's a lot on the table, maybe even a lot agreed to in principle, but everyone's waiting for the Olympic break before pulling the trigger. Patience.
how exactly are we acquiring O'Reilly?
Oh I don't know, I guess we can't just ask politely? We're in a thread about trades, let's put two and two together.
ok let's look at this another way, why would Nashville make him available? He's their top line center and they are fighting for a playoff spot and has another season on his contract. Nashville has no reason whatsoever to trade him.
1. No where did I state "the Blues should acquire Ryan O'Reilly before the 2026 trade deadline".
2. Even still, Nashville isn't exactly in a great spot for a postseason run. They're competing with 4+ teams for the last WC spot and are currently 3pts behind the ball with one less game in hand.
3. So maybe ask Trotz, considering its been widely noted - even as recent as today - that despite Nashville's recent play Ryan O'Reilly is absolutely available, including appearing on most trade boards near Brayden Schenn.
What a stupid thing to even argue about...
#1 not arguing discussing
#2 I'm sure he is available like Schenn in an overpay situation
#3 If there isn't an overpay Trotz has no reason to trade his top line center
#4 He'll be 35 at the start of next season and only one year left on his contract. Trotz would get more at the trade deadline than he would in the off season.
This was a weird suggestion to begin with and probably not worth “discussing”, but why would the Blues who are going no where want or need a 35 yo center and as you suggest overpay to get him? I feel like you realized it was a bad suggestion to begin with but rather than admit it, you’re doubling down trying to “discuss” why it makes sense when, respectfully, there’s no argument in this universe where it makes sense. We saw the O’Reilly who was playing disinterested (bc of the losing) the last year he was with the Blues. Given we’re still losing a lot, I don’t think we need him back.
WilliamWestcliffe wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
I think Wright is the trade you make with Kyrou. It also helps if the plan is to move on from Thomas and/or Schenn. Perhaps go with something like Wright, Dvorsky, and O'Reilly down the middle until you find another legit C.
Then again, I'm also partial to the idea of using Kyrou to acquire David Jiricek, drafiting Ivar Stenberg and then calling the Tkachuck boys home and then we officially form the St. Louis Blues Brothers....It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses...
In all seriousness, I think there's a lot on the table, maybe even a lot agreed to in principle, but everyone's waiting for the Olympic break before pulling the trigger. Patience.
how exactly are we acquiring O'Reilly?
Oh I don't know, I guess we can't just ask politely? We're in a thread about trades, let's put two and two together.
ok let's look at this another way, why would Nashville make him available? He's their top line center and they are fighting for a playoff spot and has another season on his contract. Nashville has no reason whatsoever to trade him.
1. No where did I state "the Blues should acquire Ryan O'Reilly before the 2026 trade deadline".
2. Even still, Nashville isn't exactly in a great spot for a postseason run. They're competing with 4+ teams for the last WC spot and are currently 3pts behind the ball with one less game in hand.
3. So maybe ask Trotz, considering its been widely noted - even as recent as today - that despite Nashville's recent play Ryan O'Reilly is absolutely available, including appearing on most trade boards near Brayden Schenn.
What a stupid thing to even argue about...
#1 not arguing discussing
#2 I'm sure he is available like Schenn in an overpay situation
#3 If there isn't an overpay Trotz has no reason to trade his top line center
#4 He'll be 35 at the start of next season and only one year left on his contract. Trotz would get more at the trade deadline than he would in the off season.
This was a weird suggestion to begin with and probably not worth “discussing”, but why would the Blues who are going no where want or need a 35 yo center and as you suggest overpay to get him? I feel like you realized it was a bad suggestion to begin with but rather than admit it, you’re doubling down trying to “discuss” why it makes sense when, respectfully, there’s no argument in this universe where it makes sense. We saw the O’Reilly who was playing disinterested (bc of the losing) the last year he was with the Blues. Given we’re still losing a lot, I don’t think we need him back.
I didn't make the suggestion.
My point of overpaying for him is that he's not really available, Trotz like Army last year with Schenn, makes him available if a team is willing to pay a hefty price for him. Otherwise he has no real reason to get rid of his top line center.
