The NHL Olympic roster freeze will kick in on Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. EST, and while trades aren’t likely to commence beforehand, the markets for players on the trade block are beginning to formulate.
The St. Louis Blues are no exception, as several of their trade candidates are beginning to draw serious interest from plenty of teams.
Brayden Schenn, Justin Faulk, and Jordan Kyrou appear on almost every trade board, and to no surprise, they do on The Fourth Period’s.
Schenn is drawing significant interest from teams looking to add a veteran center who can play up and down the lineup. The Vegas Golden Knights have already been linked to Schenn. Recent reports indicate that the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, and Minnesota Wild are also considering adding Schenn to their rosters.
The 34-year-old is in the sixth year of his eight-year, $6.5-million contract. Although his production has dropped off over the last couple of seasons, scoring just 12 goals and 24 points in 55 games, he’s a defensively responsible player who can play a physical brand of hockey.
Another veteran Blues player drawing interest from several teams is Faulk, who has previously garnered interest from the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, and the Boston Bruins.
The 33-year-old has another season left on his deal following this year at $6.5 million. Faulk has scored 11 goals and 27 points in 55 games this season, providing offense and defensive fortitude.
Like Schenn, Faulk’s experience and two-way versatility are enticing traits teams are looking to add to their rosters.
Blues' Steep Asking Price For Robert Thomas And Justin Faulk RevealedThe St. Louis Blues will most certainly be sellers at the deadline, and the reported asking prices for center Robert Thomas and defenseman Justin Faulk have been revealed. Outside of Robert Thomas, no other Blues trade candidate might be a more intriguing add than Kyrou.
The 27-year-old is in year three of an eight-year contract that pays him $8.125 million annually. With just 12 goals and 27 points in 45 games, Kyrou has struggled to match his production from previous seasons, but a change of scenery could do Kyrou well.
Kyrou has been playing better hockey lately, recording four goals and 10 points in his last 10 games. According to The Fourth Period’s trade board, the Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth, and the Leafs could have interest in trading for Kyrou.
Whether Kyrou is willing to waive his no-trade clause remains unknown, but the interest is there.
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