Justin Faulk and/or NHL RHD TDL Rumors

[callitwhatyouwant]

The Blues do not NEED to trade Fauk this season. Retention must return value in players or picks.

exactly.. not like he's blocking some stud rhd in the system

Agree 100 percent.

And it seems folks tend to forget the repercussions of "getting rid" of a player just to do so. In this case, Mailloux becomes 2RHD and XXX becomes 3 RHD. That's insane. And if 55 gets hurt .....

Of course you still have intentions of filling faulks position. It just will not be faulk. You bring in assets with the trade and sign a free agent for a season. You are not signing a 2RHD. You are allowing LM to grab some of faulks minutes and opportunities while also having a spot to factor in jiricek for his cup of coffee. Nobody blocked. Opportunities to be seized. The only logical reason to not make this move is if you see a path to be competitive next season with faulk on the roster.

All in all we need some darts to throw. We already know what faulk is this season. He should no doubt be able to at least bring a 1st round equivalent pick. Im not willing to count on that next deadline.

I think you can trade Faulk, but I don't think your plan is as easy as it seems. Signing a 1 year rental isn't that easy, except for skewer level players who are just hoping to survive another year. If you want development from young guys, you need people around them that know how to make hockey happen. If you continue to see 3rd level at best play out of LM, you will also be signing a person who is doing the same on the 2nd pairing. No one is coming here capable of filling a 2nd pairing defense spot for 1 year. Those guys sign minimum 2 year deals. Faulk makes sense to stick around for 1 more year because of the age issue of Jiricek. Next year, I 100 percent agree with you about trading for maximum value.

You guys act like Faulk wasn't a respected player in this league for the last 2 seasons. You guys just chose him to be the whipping boy after Krug and then this year had your come to jesus moment. He can play, and his drop off isn't what you guys predicted. He will most certainly bring similar value next year, especially as teams understand their cap situations more going forward.

There's a value proposition for the Blues, and a 1st round pick by itself doesn't really get it done for me. Now if the Blues are able to package together some kind of trade deals to put another young body into that RHD role, and as you say have darts to throw. I'm OK with that. Jiricek is coming in 2 years and will likely get a cup of coffee next year. If you want to put a Timer on LM and have him compete against another young prospect next year I'm OK with that. But currently the blues don't HAVE that.

Who is you guys? I want to trade faulk because he HAS value. Not because i think he is trash. He needs to go because it wouod be nice to get a return for a player instead of jumping through hoops to clear the roster space (not saying we would do that for faulk but it is something we have done hanging onto assets too long… saad and leddy)
Thats all we need next year is a bunch of guys saying “i was on the trade faulk bandwagon the entire time”
Ps- i dont necessarily trade faulk for just a 1st. I believe faulk is one of the most attractive defenders on the market and should fetch more than a first. It was just me establishing a basis to get me to listen to the trade.
But i also dont think what faulk brings to the team between this deadline and next is worth the gamble of him probably not repeating.

totally understandable. When I say "you guys" or "the board" it's typically in response to an overwhelming majority of posters. It's no secret that last year Faulk and Kyrou were the top 2 most talked about guys as far as disliked. Kyrou last year got a little more positive reviews as he looked like he might have been turning a corner. But Faulk all the way thru the playoffs was getting bashed night in and night out, despite his level of play elevating pretty tremendously when Parayko went down. So I'm not saying you specifically.

I also agree with you, I just think a coupe moves have to happen to make the Faulk trade work. I think you have to trade someone else and in that trade bring back someone who might be in the same situation as faulk but lesser value where he has 1 more year left so the blues can fill the gap. I don't think there's any gap with Binner, as it's easy to sign journeymen back up goalies. I don't necessarily see the gap with Schenn except there is 0 leader here outside of neighbours that looks to fill that role. Kyrou I think can be dealt in a variety of ways. I'm just stating my opinion that Faulk just is a product of bad timing, we are 1 year away from that just being a, "is what it is" scenario.

[zamadoo]

The Blues do not NEED to trade Fauk this season. Retention must return value in players or picks.

exactly.. not like he's blocking some stud rhd in the system

Agree 100 percent.

And it seems folks tend to forget the repercussions of "getting rid" of a player just to do so. In this case, Mailloux becomes 2RHD and XXX becomes 3 RHD. That's insane. And if 55 gets hurt .....

Of course you still have intentions of filling faulks position. It just will not be faulk. You bring in assets with the trade and sign a free agent for a season. You are not signing a 2RHD. You are allowing LM to grab some of faulks minutes and opportunities while also having a spot to factor in jiricek for his cup of coffee. Nobody blocked. Opportunities to be seized. The only logical reason to not make this move is if you see a path to be competitive next season with faulk on the roster.

All in all we need some darts to throw. We already know what faulk is this season. He should no doubt be able to at least bring a 1st round equivalent pick. Im not willing to count on that next deadline.

I think you can trade Faulk, but I don't think your plan is as easy as it seems. Signing a 1 year rental isn't that easy, except for skewer level players who are just hoping to survive another year. If you want development from young guys, you need people around them that know how to make hockey happen. If you continue to see 3rd level at best play out of LM, you will also be signing a person who is doing the same on the 2nd pairing. No one is coming here capable of filling a 2nd pairing defense spot for 1 year. Those guys sign minimum 2 year deals. Faulk makes sense to stick around for 1 more year because of the age issue of Jiricek. Next year, I 100 percent agree with you about trading for maximum value.

You guys act like Faulk wasn't a respected player in this league for the last 2 seasons. You guys just chose him to be the whipping boy after Krug and then this year had your come to jesus moment. He can play, and his drop off isn't what you guys predicted. He will most certainly bring similar value next year, especially as teams understand their cap situations more going forward.

There's a value proposition for the Blues, and a 1st round pick by itself doesn't really get it done for me. Now if the Blues are able to package together some kind of trade deals to put another young body into that RHD role, and as you say have darts to throw. I'm OK with that. Jiricek is coming in 2 years and will likely get a cup of coffee next year. If you want to put a Timer on LM and have him compete against another young prospect next year I'm OK with that. But currently the blues don't HAVE that.

Who is you guys? I want to trade faulk because he HAS value. Not because i think he is trash. He needs to go because it wouod be nice to get a return for a player instead of jumping through hoops to clear the roster space (not saying we would do that for faulk but it is something we have done hanging onto assets too long… saad and leddy)
Thats all we need next year is a bunch of guys saying “i was on the trade faulk bandwagon the entire time”
Ps- i dont necessarily trade faulk for just a 1st. I believe faulk is one of the most attractive defenders on the market and should fetch more than a first. It was just me establishing a basis to get me to listen to the trade.
But i also dont think what faulk brings to the team between this deadline and next is worth the gamble of him probably not repeating.

totally understandable. When I say "you guys" or "the board" it's typically in response to an overwhelming majority of posters. It's no secret that last year Faulk and Kyrou were the top 2 most talked about guys as far as disliked. Kyrou last year got a little more positive reviews as he looked like he might have been turning a corner. But Faulk all the way thru the playoffs was getting bashed night in and night out, despite his level of play elevating pretty tremendously when Parayko went down. So I'm not saying you specifically.

I also agree with you, I just think a coupe moves have to happen to make the Faulk trade work. I think you have to trade someone else and in that trade bring back someone who might be in the same situation as faulk but lesser value where he has 1 more year left so the blues can fill the gap. I don't think there's any gap with Binner, as it's easy to sign journeymen back up goalies. I don't necessarily see the gap with Schenn except there is 0 leader here outside of neighbours that looks to fill that role. Kyrou I think can be dealt in a variety of ways. I'm just stating my opinion that Faulk just is a product of bad timing, we are 1 year away from that just being a, "is what it is" scenario.

Great convo here, I agree with you guys. Especially this season, Faulk's great play (in light of embarrassing team performance) has been the talk of the NHL - and that is why he should be dealt by this TDL or at the latest this offseason to maximise return. Ride out the rest of the year with what we've got. Sign Luke Schenn this offseason.

[Younghopp1991]

The Blues do not NEED to trade Fauk this season. Retention must return value in players or picks.

exactly.. not like he's blocking some stud rhd in the system

Agree 100 percent.

And it seems folks tend to forget the repercussions of "getting rid" of a player just to do so. In this case, Mailloux becomes 2RHD and XXX becomes 3 RHD. That's insane. And if 55 gets hurt .....

Of course you still have intentions of filling faulks position. It just will not be faulk. You bring in assets with the trade and sign a free agent for a season. You are not signing a 2RHD. You are allowing LM to grab some of faulks minutes and opportunities while also having a spot to factor in jiricek for his cup of coffee. Nobody blocked. Opportunities to be seized. The only logical reason to not make this move is if you see a path to be competitive next season with faulk on the roster.

All in all we need some darts to throw. We already know what faulk is this season. He should no doubt be able to at least bring a 1st round equivalent pick. Im not willing to count on that next deadline.

I think you can trade Faulk, but I don't think your plan is as easy as it seems. Signing a 1 year rental isn't that easy, except for skewer level players who are just hoping to survive another year. If you want development from young guys, you need people around them that know how to make hockey happen. If you continue to see 3rd level at best play out of LM, you will also be signing a person who is doing the same on the 2nd pairing. No one is coming here capable of filling a 2nd pairing defense spot for 1 year. Those guys sign minimum 2 year deals. Faulk makes sense to stick around for 1 more year because of the age issue of Jiricek. Next year, I 100 percent agree with you about trading for maximum value.

You guys act like Faulk wasn't a respected player in this league for the last 2 seasons. You guys just chose him to be the whipping boy after Krug and then this year had your come to jesus moment. He can play, and his drop off isn't what you guys predicted. He will most certainly bring similar value next year, especially as teams understand their cap situations more going forward.

There's a value proposition for the Blues, and a 1st round pick by itself doesn't really get it done for me. Now if the Blues are able to package together some kind of trade deals to put another young body into that RHD role, and as you say have darts to throw. I'm OK with that. Jiricek is coming in 2 years and will likely get a cup of coffee next year. If you want to put a Timer on LM and have him compete against another young prospect next year I'm OK with that. But currently the blues don't HAVE that.

Who is you guys? I want to trade faulk because he HAS value. Not because i think he is trash. He needs to go because it wouod be nice to get a return for a player instead of jumping through hoops to clear the roster space (not saying we would do that for faulk but it is something we have done hanging onto assets too long… saad and leddy)
Thats all we need next year is a bunch of guys saying “i was on the trade faulk bandwagon the entire time”
Ps- i dont necessarily trade faulk for just a 1st. I believe faulk is one of the most attractive defenders on the market and should fetch more than a first. It was just me establishing a basis to get me to listen to the trade.
But i also dont think what faulk brings to the team between this deadline and next is worth the gamble of him probably not repeating.

totally understandable. When I say "you guys" or "the board" it's typically in response to an overwhelming majority of posters. It's no secret that last year Faulk and Kyrou were the top 2 most talked about guys as far as disliked. Kyrou last year got a little more positive reviews as he looked like he might have been turning a corner. But Faulk all the way thru the playoffs was getting bashed night in and night out, despite his level of play elevating pretty tremendously when Parayko went down. So I'm not saying you specifically.

I also agree with you, I just think a coupe moves have to happen to make the Faulk trade work. I think you have to trade someone else and in that trade bring back someone who might be in the same situation as faulk but lesser value where he has 1 more year left so the blues can fill the gap. I don't think there's any gap with Binner, as it's easy to sign journeymen back up goalies. I don't necessarily see the gap with Schenn except there is 0 leader here outside of neighbours that looks to fill that role. Kyrou I think can be dealt in a variety of ways. I'm just stating my opinion that Faulk just is a product of bad timing, we are 1 year away from that just being a, "is what it is" scenario.

You make great points. I honestly cant think of a single thing i disagree with. I dont have a answer for the remaining 20ish games this season without faulk if he does go this season. Its not a educated opinion but our top priority for ownership/front office should be finishing 31st and solidifying the 2nd best odds and at worst 4oa. Faulk is the only realistic in season move that keeps us in the race and he is a basic guarantee in my opinion for at least another 1st. Its our best way to level the playing field with guys coming back. I think you get that. But im not going to worry about a patchwork defense for 20. Its probably not worth moving schenn. I agree on kyrou.
It really comes down to we as fans dont know what the actual problem is. We also dont know how long we have until those problems surface. Or even how much of problem it is.

[BleedingBleu]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

[tfriede2]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

I’d be happy with a 1st rounder. I don’t see Faulk getting anything more than that.

[zuck698]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

Agreed BleedingBleu. We should expect our ask to at least be close to what they reportedly were willing to give for Andersson. The Bruin's need still remains unfilled, and their is currently one less defenseman available, to fill that need. There is a good amount of talk on other boards, with just being happy with a first. I would be greatly disappointed if that is all we could get back. He is worth more than just a first, especially when you factor in supply and demand. I wouldn't trade him for just a late first alone. Keep him till the summer if that is indeed the case.

[BleedingBleu]

This particular article explores 3 Candidates the Detroit Red Wings could pursue, with Justin Faulk being the first consideration. The other two are Braden Schneider (NYR) and Logan Stanley (WPG).

It’s rather interesting the author identifies LHD Stanley with two RHD, but whatever…

THN: 3 Defenseman the Red Wings could Add Ahead of the Trade Deadline

St. Louis has struggled this season, and many expect the Blues to be sellers at the trade deadline. One of their most valuable assets likely to be on the market is 33-year-old defenseman Justin Faulk. A Minnesota native, Faulk has played over 1,000 NHL games and has been an unexpectedly strong offensive contributor this season, recording 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 54 games.

Faulk is the oldest defender among the candidates but also the most experienced as a top-four defenseman, consistently playing 22 to 24 minutes per game in all but one of his 15 NHL seasons. He is a three-time All-Star with Stanley Cup experience and still has plenty to offer, making him an attractive option for a Red Wings team seeking a veteran presence who can contribute offensively.

While he carries a $6.5 million cap hit with two years remaining on his contract, acquiring Faulk could be a bold move that strengthens the Red Wings’ defensive depth.

He could pair effectively with Albert Johansson on the bottom pairing, adding stability while allowing Jacob Bernard-Docker to move into a seventh-defenseman role and fill in on either side when needed, as he recently did for the injured Simon Edvinsson on the top pairing. Faulk’s offensive ability could also provide an additional scoring threat on the ice, potentially boosting the team’s overall attack.

The article links to a fever dream of acquiring both Robert Thomas & Justin Faulk. I figured I’d go ahead and share for pure amusement.

3 Potential Trade Targets for Red Wings Second Center Need

A package featuring both Thomas and Faulk would undoubtedly cost Detroit a combination of high draft picks and top prospects. However, among NHL teams, the Red Wings are one of the few organizations with the assets to construct a deal that St. Louis would seriously consider. The remaining question is whether Detroit is willing to be aggressive enough to pull the trigger on a move of this magnitude.

[BleedingBleu]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

Agreed BleedingBleu. We should expect our ask to at least be close to what they reportedly were willing to give for Andersson. The Bruin's need still remains unfilled, and there is currently one less defenseman available, to fill that need. There is a good amount of talk on other boards, with just being happy with a first. I would be greatly disappointed if that is all we could get back. He is worth more than just a first, especially when you factor in supply and demand. I wouldn't trade him for just a late first alone. Keep him till the summer if that is indeed the case.

+1 who out on the current block is the competition?

I’ve seen “Change of Scenery” Braden Schneider, Zach Whitecloud, & Dougie “The Contract Pariah” Hamilton. Maybe 35 going in 36 year old (June birthday) “Killer of Crosby” Radko Gudas

[zamadoo]

The article links to a fever dream of acquiring both Robert Thomas & Justin Faulk. I figured I’d go ahead and share for pure amusement.

I identified Thomas and Faulk (maybe even Kyrou as well) as fits for DET, and DET seems to be one of the best trading partners we could go to, especially if Thomas is involved.

You're probably right about a fever dream, but it could actually make sense and work for both sides. Not sure DET would be willing to give up the pieces though.

[BleedingBleu]

The article links to a fever dream of acquiring both Robert Thomas & Justin Faulk. I figured I’d go ahead and share for pure amusement.

I identified Thomas and Faulk (maybe even Kyrou as well) as fits for DET, and DET seems to be one of the best trading partners we could go to, especially if Thomas is involved.

You're probably right about a fever dream, but it could actually make sense and work for both sides. Not sure DET would be willing to give up the pieces though.

It’s genuinely hard to imagine a club being able to give up enough to justify the return. I don’t even know where I’d begin?

Taking into consideration the Bruins offer for Andersson, we’re talking…
NHL Defenseman (Johansson)
NHL Ready Prospect center (Kasper/Danielson/Finnie)
1st Round Pick

Then there’s Thomas; which I guess we use ROR?
1st round pick
2nd round pick
Middle-6 Center (Berglund)
Bottom-6 Center (Sobotka)
Stud Center Prospect (Tage Thompson)

So, we probably need to swap some positions and upgrade returns, but…
M6F - Kasper/Finnie (C) (14-16:00 ATOI)
B6F - Rasmussen/Finnie (C - 13-14:00 ATOI)
Def - Johansson (16-18:00 ATOI)
StudP - Danielson/Kasper/Sandin Pellikka
StudP - Brandsegg-Nygård/Bear
1st Round Pick (2026)
2nd Round Pick (2026)
1st Round Pick (2027)

Is that about right/fair for Thomas & Faulk? I can’t see Detroit doing that…

[a smell of green grass]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

As I mentioned recently... Please note how Boston seems to be SWIMMING in prospect Centers (as well as young NHL-ready D). Also please note how the Blues are NOT. Also please note how the Blues just completed a Re-Whatever (according to Army).

Shouldn't the team just completing a re-whatever be swimming in prospects at the key position? Why does Boston have many more?

It's time to demand answers from Army. It's time to FIX THE SCOUTING.

[BleedingBleu]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

As I mentioned recently... Please note how Boston seems to be SWIMMING in prospect Centers (as well as young NHL-ready D). Also please note how the Blues are NOT. Also please note how the Blues just completed a Re-Whatever (according to Army).

Shouldn't the team just completing a re-whatever be swimming in prospects at the key position? Why does Boston have many more?

It's time to demand answers from Army. It's time to FIX THE SCOUTING.

Robert Thomas & Tage Thompson look pretty good

[wiscrev]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

As I mentioned recently... Please note how Boston seems to be SWIMMING in prospect Centers (as well as young NHL-ready D). Also please note how the Blues are NOT. Also please note how the Blues just completed a Re-Whatever (according to Army).

Shouldn't the team just completing a re-whatever be swimming in prospects at the key position? Why does Boston have many more?

It's time to demand answers from Army. It's time to FIX THE SCOUTING.

Robert Thomas & Tage Thompson look pretty good

Smellie just never understands. Maybe he should switch to soccer, I hear it is a great sport.

[a smell of green grass]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

As I mentioned recently... Please note how Boston seems to be SWIMMING in prospect Centers (as well as young NHL-ready D). Also please note how the Blues are NOT. Also please note how the Blues just completed a Re-Whatever (according to Army).

Shouldn't the team just completing a re-whatever be swimming in prospects at the key position? Why does Boston have many more?

It's time to demand answers from Army. It's time to FIX THE SCOUTING.

Robert Thomas & Tage Thompson look pretty good

Tage Thompson and the guy that we traded for TT are long gone. That's a double-bogie on Army's scorecard, not a birdie.

Robert Thomas is the 1C signed for 5 more years in his prime at a reasonable cost that Army is willing to trade instead of build around. Then, if/when he is traded, he will land as a 2C somewhere else. That's picking the wrong person for the lead role and keeping him there too long. That's a scrambling par at best.

[Bubble4427]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I find this situation so enticing because of the deal Boston attempted to make w/Calgary for Rasmus Andersson.

This all was happening amidst a trade offer from Don Sweeney that reportedly included Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and a first-round pick going to Calgary in exchange for a top-4 defender that would have given Boston a formidable top four of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Andersson.

Presently, Boston is pursuing Faulk

With the two execs working closely for Team Canada, they have had plenty of opportunities to discuss a deal for Faulk. “They have been talking for a while now,” the source told Murphy. “Sweeney and Armstrong have been together a lot, and I’m told they’ve talked a lot on Faulk. He fits that void Sweeney’s been trying to fill, and you saw that with the way he went after Andersson before he was traded to Vegas.”

…

Boston will certainly have fierce competition in the Faulk sweepstakes, though. According to RG.com, the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Mammoth are among the interested clubs. The Blues are looking for a substantial package to let go of Faulk, potentially including a first-round draft pick.

I’d stated in another thread that I’d model the deal similarly to the one they were laying down for Andersson.

Boston Receives:
Justin Faulk (33) $6.5M/yr UFA 27/28

St Louis Receives:
LHD Lohrei (25) 6’-5,” 218lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#58)
RHC Matthew Poitras (22) 6’-0,” 189lbs - Former 2nd Rounder (#54)
First Rounder 2026 Draft (Toronto - #21 or Boston - #24)

I doubt they could pry a James Hagens away, but maybe a C William Moore if they can’t get Poitras?

As I mentioned recently... Please note how Boston seems to be SWIMMING in prospect Centers (as well as young NHL-ready D). Also please note how the Blues are NOT. Also please note how the Blues just completed a Re-Whatever (according to Army).

Shouldn't the team just completing a re-whatever be swimming in prospects at the key position? Why does Boston have many more?

It's time to demand answers from Army. It's time to FIX THE SCOUTING.

Robert Thomas & Tage Thompson look pretty good

Tage Thompson and the guy that we traded for TT are long gone. That's a double-bogie on Army's scorecard, not a birdie.

Robert Thomas is the 1C signed for 5 more years in his prime at a reasonable cost that Army is willing to trade instead of build around. Then, if/when he is traded, he will land as a 2C somewhere else. That's picking the wrong person for the lead role and keeping him there too long. That's a scrambling par at best.

You lose all credibility when you trash the Blues drafting and scouting department.
Boston is not swimming in centers or prospects. their prospects are ranked lower than ours.

https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-farm-system-rankings/

Just stop, you are embarrassing yourself.

[LGB73]

I'd like to pry Danielson out of Detroit. Question is can you get him+ for Faulk and Schenn retaining salary on both. Will Schenn waive to go to a team likely to be a playoff team for the rest of his contract? Does Detroit see value in both veteran players on relatively cheap cap hits?

Team would really benefit from have 3 young C's already lined up so it can focus it's draft capital elsewhere. Maybe none of them are elite #1's but we'd hopefully be rolling three solid 2Cs to make up for it.