Should The Blues Consider Trading Back at the NHL Draft?

[BluesDom]

I don't like to pretend to be knowledgeable of the youth players in hockey. But, personally I would be looking to trade their 1st rounder for a player if there's any value deemed at our pick. The Blues have a chance to piece together something special if they can get 3 year aging guy who still has something left, or a 25 year old stuck in a bad situation like buffalo. There is a TON of noise coming out of Buffalo on reddit where reporters are claiming players want out. They don't see the vision. Buffalo obviously doesn't want to keep up this tailspin but it might not be their choice. I'd be looking to make moves for NHL ready guys unless the Blues think they have too much of a log jam now with the acquisitions of Holloway and Broberg last year. They actually might be in a position where they have too many guys in the same age bracket and it might cause problems down the line.

Good point. I myself was wondering how we could pull a deal with Buffalo.
Noah Ostlund was selected in 2022 ahead of Snuggerud. He is listed as a center. 36 pts in 45 AHL games. Buffalo has Norris signed long term as a center, Kulich is RFA in 2 years, McLeod is a RFA now, Krebs RFA in 1 yr on 4th line.
They also have Konsta Helenius developing as a center in AHL along with Anton Walberg, and (Isak Rosen as #14 in 21 1st round RW'er.)

Peterka is a RFA on Left Wing--He needs a new contract (after a great year.)

Im not sure if it would be a good fit. They have some interesting young players and prospects.

[sdaltons]

Just saw the Hawks would consider moving the #3. I imagine they are looking for immediate help. Justin Faulk would totes help them, right!!! Faulk and 19 for 3 definitely seems fair!!

[BluesDom]

Just saw the Hawks would consider moving the #3. I imagine they are looking for immediate help. Justin Faulk would totes help them, right!!! Faulk and 19 for 3 definitely seems fair!!

Faulk, #19, and Lindstein or Ralph

[zamadoo]

There is a TON of noise coming out of Buffalo on reddit where reporters are claiming players want out. They don't see the vision. Buffalo obviously doesn't want to keep up this tailspin but it might not be their choice.

Which players?

"Reporters on Reddit" doesn't strike me as reliable information, but if true then I'd really like to know who wants out.

Are we talking current roster players? Any of Norris, Thompson, McLeod, Dahlin, Power, or Samuelsson should probably be on our radar if true.

[callitwhatyouwant]

There is a TON of noise coming out of Buffalo on reddit where reporters are claiming players want out. They don't see the vision. Buffalo obviously doesn't want to keep up this tailspin but it might not be their choice.

Which players?

"Reporters on Reddit" doesn't strike me as reliable information, but if true then I'd really like to know who wants out.

Are we talking current roster players? Any of Norris, Thompson, McLeod, Dahlin, Power, or Samuelsson should probably be on our radar if true.

There's been links to a few players but 2 days ago friedman said JJ Peterka who previously was untouchable, they are now listening about.

[BluesDom]

There is a TON of noise coming out of Buffalo on reddit where reporters are claiming players want out. They don't see the vision. Buffalo obviously doesn't want to keep up this tailspin but it might not be their choice.

Which players?

"Reporters on Reddit" doesn't strike me as reliable information, but if true then I'd really like to know who wants out.

Are we talking current roster players? Any of Norris, Thompson, McLeod, Dahlin, Power, or Samuelsson should probably be on our radar if true.

You arent getting any answers. Its Peterka only. He may sign in Buffalo. We wont know these answers. Not public knowledge. Havent heard any discussions. Guys have contracts. Peterka is a RFA.

[STL fan in MN]

There is a TON of noise coming out of Buffalo on reddit where reporters are claiming players want out. They don't see the vision. Buffalo obviously doesn't want to keep up this tailspin but it might not be their choice.

Which players?

"Reporters on Reddit" doesn't strike me as reliable information, but if true then I'd really like to know who wants out.

Are we talking current roster players? Any of Norris, Thompson, McLeod, Dahlin, Power, or Samuelsson should probably be on our radar if true.

Frank Saravalli said in his podcast 3 weeks ago that he thinks things have gone sideways between Buffalo and Peterka and that they may not have a choice but to trade him.

How true is that? Idk. But Buffalo isn’t exactly a super desirable city and the org is run horribly so it’d certainly make sense that some of the players would want out. Just like ROR, Eichel, Reinhart etc forced their way out. Heck, Patrik Berglund hated Buffalo so much he gave up millions and quit hockey all together.

Buffalo could absolutely be a prime trade partner.

[Zizzle1297]

Not interested in JJP unless we move Buchy on Kryou.

At this point I dont want to move Neighbors, BOLDUC, snuggerud, or Devo.

Maybe Kryou, Hofer, LEDDY, ++
for
JJP, McLeod, Benard Doker