Parayko going to Buffalo if approves

[Ace]

The blues have no 2026 2nd round pick correct? So this late 1st would essentially get our pick back?

[Banner29]

Regardless of the return losing Parayko has that emotional sting. But you can’t really argue with what’s coming back. Outstanding trade and really set up on the right side for the future with Jiricek and Mailoux mixed in as well

[Banner29]

The blues have no 2026 2nd round pick correct? So this late 1st would essentially get our pick back?

But better

[Ace]

The blues have no 2026 2nd round pick correct? So this late 1st would essentially get our pick back?

But better

Well certainly, like 7-8 picks higher correct?

[Uncle John]

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues are trading defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, according to reports.

Darren Dreger, TSN's Hockey Insider, reported that Parayko is being traded to Buffalo. It is believed the Blues will receive 18-year-old Radim Mrtka, a defenseman selected ninth overall by the Sabres in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a first-round pick, Dreger said.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/nhl ... 864f4044e1

[ShakeyWalton]

Regardless of the return losing Parayko has that emotional sting. But you can’t really argue with what’s coming back. Outstanding trade and really set up on the right side for the future with Jiricek and Mailoux mixed in as well

Even if Mailoux doesn't work out, Jiicek and Mrtka is extremely exiting.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

I think whoever said we may take Timmons back might be on to something. Remember we can't retain salary for just this year. Whatever you agree to retain, you retain each year of the contract. Would prefer not paying part of his contract the next four years. So the other option to offset salary would be to take a contract back in the deal.

Agree. If the deal is Mrtka, 2026 1st and Timmins to help with salary, that’s decent. Timmins is a RD signed thru next year at $2.2m. Would help on the right side as a bridge to some of the younger guys.

Edit: Maybe they throw Ellis back to us as well.

[britishblue]

Regardless of the return losing Parayko has that emotional sting. But you can’t really argue with what’s coming back. Outstanding trade and really set up on the right side for the future with Jiricek and Mailoux mixed in as well

Even if Mailoux doesn't work out, Jiicek and Mrtka is extremely exiting.

Got to think at least one will turn into a top 4 dman.

Army leaving us how he found us, with some top end D prospects.

[dhsux]

Mrtka '25- '26

Seattle Thunderbirds
35 games
1 goal
29 assists (wow)
-3

[britishblue]

I think whoever said we may take Timmons back might be on to something. Remember we can't retain salary for just this year. Whatever you agree to retain, you retain each year of the contract. Would prefer not paying part of his contract the next four years. So the other option to offset salary would be to take a contract back in the deal.

Agree. If the deal is Mrtka, 2026 1st and Timmins to help with salary, that’s decent. Timmins is a RD signed thru next year at $2.2m. Would help on the right side as a bridge to some of the younger guys.

And if he stays healthy we can move him at the deadline. RHD are always wanted.

[sdaltons]

I think whoever said we may take Timmons back might be on to something. Remember we can't retain salary for just this year. Whatever you agree to retain, you retain each year of the contract. Would prefer not paying part of his contract the next four years. So the other option to offset salary would be to take a contract back in the deal.

Agree. If the deal is Mrtka, 2026 1st and Timmins to help with salary, that’s decent. Timmins is a RD signed thru next year at $2.2m. Would help on the right side as a bridge to some of the younger guys.

Edit: Maybe they throw Ellis back to us as well.

Agree with all, including trying to get Ellis in the deal.

[steve li]

Where is the Timmins talk coming from? I don't think I've seen him mentioned. Is this forum chatter or is there a source?

[leedog68]

So, we had Thomas away from the team for personal reasons, and Parayko out with phantom back spasms now. Sounds kind of like Thomas took a couple of days to think about waving his no trade and decided to stay so he is back playing. They approached CP55 and he is still thinking about it while "resting his back". This theory would end Thomas speculation.

[britishblue]

Where is the Timmins talk coming from? I don't think I've seen him mentioned. Is this forum chatter or is there a source?

Assumption based on needing to take some salary back and Timmins obviously becoming expendable.

[sdaltons]

Where is the Timmins talk coming from? I don't think I've seen him mentioned. Is this forum chatter or is there a source?

Just forum chatter while we wait for news. Very possibly nothing, but a decent suggestion.

[TheJackBurton]

Mrtka and a 1st at least part of the return

Yes - This is return per Dreger

That would be outstanding.

Love it! Paryako is on the wrong side of 30 and has 1 goal in 58 games. I respect him as a great Blue, but hell yes, love that return if that’s legit.

And he doesn't play on the PP

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Parayko
Power-Kesselring

Am I underestimating another team in the East, or is it possible that might be the best top 6 in the conference now?

The other team in the conversation would have to be Tampa, but I agree with you because of the age and miles on Hedman and McD.
I still think the Bolts may add a RHD to round that veteran group out.
Detroit will also look to add a RHD

If CP55 approves, does Army keep Faulk to play big minutes on the right side and hold the hands of the youngsters next year?

Faulk isn't nearly good enough anymore to handle those minutes. I don't understand this one at all.