St. Louis Blues Open to Trades
St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong has indicated that both he and the incoming GM, Alex Steen, are prepared to be active participants in the trade market. Their level of activity will be contingent on other teams’ willingness to engage in discussions. Armstrong stated that while they might enter July with the same roster, opportunities could arise mid-season or during free agency when teams facing unmet needs might become more open to trades. He and Steen are ready to collaborate on any potential deals.
New York Rangers Targeting Trades for Talent and Contract Flexibility
The New York Rangers are also gearing up for an active offseason, with sources suggesting GM Chris Drury is looking to make significant moves. With a limited free agent pool, Drury is expected to focus heavily on the trade market. The Rangers aim to replenish their asset pool by acquiring younger, skilled players possessing speed. They have projected cap space of nearly $30 million, allowing them to absorb contracts and acquire more assets. The team is likely to target players who may benefit from a change of scenery and have yet to reach their full potential.
Potential Targets for the New York Rangers
Young Players with Untapped Potential:
- Mavrik Bourque (Stars)
- William Eklund (Sharks)
- Barrett Hayton (Coyotes)
- Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)
- Mason McTavish (Ducks)
- Danila Yurov (Wild)
- Nate Danielson or Marco Kasper (Red Wings)
- Matias Maccelli or Nicholas Robertson (Maple Leafs)
- Michael Kesselring (Sabres)
- Kevin Korchinski (Blackhawks)
- Mason Lohrei (Bruins)
- Pavel Mintyukov (Ducks)
- William Wallinder (Red Wings)
Players on Contracts Teams Might Want to Move:
- J.T. Compher (Red Wings)
- Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)
- Trent Frederic (Oilers)
- Ryan Hartman (Wild)
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)
- Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)
- Frank Vatrano (Ducks)
- Ross Colton or Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)
- Anthony Duclair or Ondrej Palat (Islanders)
- Tomas Hertl or William Karlsson (Golden Knights)
- Ilya Lyubushkin (Stars)
- Jake Middleton (Wild)
- Brian Dumoulin or Joel Edmundson (Kings)
