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The Jordan Kyrou situation appears to be a complex one with the St. Louis Blues, and according to Frank Seravalli, it seems far from being resolved.
Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger agreed that the situation had been misunderstood, and that the interest was only from the Canadiens’ side, not from the Blues.
“I’m not even sure Jordan Kyrou was really available.”
– Chris Johnston
“I think the Canadiens were very interested in Jordan Kyrou; explain to me why the St. Louis Blues would want to move on from a young player like that-unless you’re getting a player.. whose availability in Montreal we don’t even know.”
– Darren Dreger
Frank Seravalli Weighs In on the Jordan Kyrou Situation Tied to the Montreal Canadiens
Despite the comments from both insiders, another well-informed figure, Frank Seravalli, is taking the opposite stance in this case.
According to him, the Blues would actually like to unload Kyrou’s contract. Wow.
Frank Seravalli: Re Jordan Kyrou: “I think St. Louis is pretty motivated to move that contract.”
– Kevin Karius Show
So, he would be more than available!
At 8.125M per year for another 6 seasons, the 27-year-old forward’s contract indeed takes up a significant chunk of the Blues’ cap space.
That said, he was still the team’s top goal scorer last season with 36 goals.
It’s worth wondering why Doug Armstrong wants to move him-especially after trading away a prospect (Zachary Bolduc) who scored 19 goals last season and could very well have a much higher output in the years to come.
Max Truman Reveals Information That Changes Everything
Many thought July 1st would be the deadline to trade Kyrou, since that’s when his no-trade clause kicked in. However, new information obtained by Max Truman from the site DLC changes the situation.”According to excellent sources close to the situation, Kyrou’s agent asked his client in recent days if he would agree to waive his no-trade clause to go to Montreal, in the event a deal is reached between the Blues and the Canadiens.
Kyrou’s response: of course, yes!”
– Max Truman
So that means Montreal is not on the list of 15 teams Kyrou does not want to be traded to.
That’s already fantastic news, and Kent Hughes can now take his time negotiating with Doug Armstrong.
Definitely, this is a storyline to watch in the coming days..
Previously on HabsFanatics