Report: Blues 'open for business' in trade market
The St. Louis Blues are "open for business" on the trade market as they sit 15th in the Western Conference early in the 2025-26 season, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported on Thursday's Amazon Prime broadcast.
The Blues' rough start to the campaign prompted head coach Jim Montgomery to send a message to his group Thursday by scratching Jordan Kyrou, one of the club's highest-paid players. Though St. Louis responded with a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, the club owns a 5-8-2 record on the year and a minus-18 goal differential.
Meanwhile, captain Brayden Schenn is generating interest in the trade market, Seravalli noted. Schenn was involved in rumors prior to last season's trade deadline, but a deal could be easier to facilitate now that his no-move clause has shrunk to a 15-team no-trade list.
The Blues reportedly sought a "mammoth" return for Schenn last campaign before ultimately sneaking into the playoffs as the second wild-card seed.
Schenn, 34, is under contract through 2028 at a cap hit of $6.5 million. He's managed six points in 15 games this season, but would be a serviceable addition for contenders looking to bolster their center depth. An eight-time 20-goal-scorer, Schenn helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup in 2019.
Blues general manager Doug Armstrong will have a full plate if he orchestrates any fire sale, as he's also in the process of selecting Canada's Olympic roster for February.