A composite image illustrating potential trade destinations for St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou, depicting him in the uniforms of the Ottawa Senators (left), New Jersey Devils (center), and Vancouver Canucks (right).
The patience in St. Louis has officially run dry. When St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong stood before the media on Tuesday, the usual “GM speak” was replaced by a sobering reality check. Armstrong admitted the season has been an “unexpected” failure, noting that the Blues have become the “low-functioning team” that sharks are starting to circle. And right now, the biggest piece of bait in the water is Jordan Kyrou.
If you’ve been watching the Blues this season, you know the vibes are off. But here is the immediate takeaway: The Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, and New Jersey Devils have emerged as potential landing spots for the struggling winger. While Kyrou’s No-Trade Clause (NTC) complicates matters, Armstrong’s open disappointment suggests that no roster player is safe from a shakeup.
Analyzing the Fallout: Why Kyrou is on the Block
Let’s look at this with an insider’s lens. Armstrong is one of the most ruthless operators in the NHL—just ask Alex Pietrangelo or David Perron. He doesn’t hold onto sentimentality when the ship is taking on water. Kyrou has missed six games with a lower-body injury, but the problems started long before he hit the infirmary.
Before leaving the lineup, Kyrou was on pace for just 23 goals. For a player with his cap hit and pedigree, that is simply unacceptable. Jim Montgomery scratched him in November for a lack of “anxiety-inducing” play, code for playing soft on the puck. While Kyrou responded briefly, the consistency just isn’t there.
My take? This feels like a relationship that has run its course. The Blues are stuck in the mushy middle—too good to tank properly, too bad to contend. They need a “hockey trade” to shake the core foundation, and Kyrou is the most logical asset to move.
The Suitors: Canucks, Senators, and Devils
According to reports from NHL insider Chris Johnston, the chatter is heating up around three specific clubs. Here is why these fits make sense:
Vancouver Canucks: They need scoring punch on the wing to complement their elite centers. If they can make the money work, Kyrou’s speed fits their transition game perfectly.
Ottawa Senators: The Sens are desperate to take the next step. Adding a proven scorer (when healthy) like Kyrou could be the spark their top six needs to push for a playoff spot.
New Jersey Devils: The Devils play fast. Kyrou plays fast. New Jersey is always looking to add skill, and they have the assets to make a “hockey trade” that appeals to Armstrong—an established player for an established player.
The hurdle, of course, is the NTC. Kyrou holds the cards. However, if the environment in St. Louis remains toxic and the losing continues, waiving that clause to join a contender or a young, hungry team might become very appealing to him by the summer, if not sooner.
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