Confirmed Trade: [NYR/STL] Tarasenko (@50%), Mikkola for Blais, Skinner, 1st (later of NYR/DAL), 3rd (4th if NYR miss playoffs)

[Gospel of Prospal]

Thanks for trading back Sammy. He's EXCELLENT

Hits, assists, and scores

Thanks for Tarasenko. He's one of the main reasons for us winning. And Mikkola is a f***ing rock.

 

[The don godfather]

Thanks for trading back Sammy. He's EXCELLENT

Hits, assists, and scores

Congrats blues well deserved.

 

[BlueTacos]

Thanks for Tarasenko. He's one of the main reasons for us winning. And Mikkola is a f***ing rock.

Lol mikola is not a rock. Good luck with that.

 

[Mike Liut]

Great to see a trade working out for both teams.

 

[Reality Czech]

beauty tip goal by tarasenko. mikkola has also played top pair for the rangers with lindgren injured.

Oof, if Mikkola is playing on the top pair then I would be somewhat concerned. But I'm happy to hear both him and Vladi are doing well.

It would be nice if the godfather and BlueTacos would stop trolling because I think both sides are happy with how the trade is turning out. There is no reason to bicker and argue every time either Blais or Tarasenko records a point and these two are the ones pouring fuel on the fire.

 

[banks]

Seems like the early results are win-win. Not sure why anyone would feel the need to rub it in someone's face when a traded player is doing good with their new team.

I am willing to bet Tarasenko re-signs with NYR after this season. He seems like he belongs there right now. After injuries looked like they might end his career early, I think he'll be happy to stay with a team that's pushing to win and gives him a big spotlight.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

9-1-1 since the team has had a practice and a beautiful Tarasenko goal last night! He just keeps on trucking on wow!! I knew he was good but what a player! Now at 15 points with the NYR!

 

[PocketNines]

Blais is playing at a 30 goal, 30 assist rate with 320 hits for a full season since rejoining the Blues. I don't think the points will necessarily maintain but as the return for the completely mediocre Mikkola it's a great deal. I used to watch Blais in the Q and he was a non-physical, perimeter point racker there before transforming himself into a physical force. So he has the mitts.

IMO the deal was

Tarasenko 50% for 1st + 3d
Mikkola for Blais and Skinner (ala the Jacob Middleton deadline deal the year prior for a 5th and a roster player)

 

[The don godfather]

Blais is playing at a 30 goal, 30 assist rate with 320 hits for a full season since rejoining the Blues. I don't think the points will necessarily maintain but as the return for the completely mediocre Mikkola it's a great deal. I used to watch Blais in the Q and he was a non-physical, perimeter point racker there before transforming himself into a physical force. So he has the mitts.

IMO the deal was

Tarasenko 50% for 1st + 3d
Mikkola for Blais and Skinner (ala the Jacob Middleton deadline deal the year prior for a 5th and a roster player)

30 goal 30 assists and 320 hits . Wowsers those are serious power numbers. Guy is only 26 to boot. Armstrong slipping that 1st round pick and 4th too just highway robbery here.

 

[fm]

Sammy get off of hfboards, and go tape your stick for tomorrow's game

 

[TGWL]

Oof, if Mikkola is playing on the top pair then I would be somewhat concerned. But I'm happy to hear both him and Vladi are doing well.

It would be nice if the godfather and BlueTacos would stop trolling because I think both sides are happy with how the trade is turning out. There is no reason to bicker and argue every time either Blais or Tarasenko records a point and these two are the ones pouring fuel on the fire.

We are concerned but we were cornered. The Kane trade and injuries have lead us with no choice. Realistically, this is short term until Lindgren is back and healthy. We don't want Mikkola playing that many minutes.

Can't we just call this a trade both teams needed and move along? Rangers obviously needed to spark that top line 5 on 5, and this trade has accomplished that. Zibanejad, Panarin, and Tarasenko make that line look like a legit threat instead of just dead 5 on 5 play.

Rangers also needed to find a 3rd pairing Dman that they could toss in the line-up without looking at bad as Hajek, and this trade has accomplished that. I get it, anytime there's a first round pick involved the trade looks sexier, but so far this trade accomplished what NYR needed, esepcially when you consider they also needed cap space and Sammy wasn't going to provide those points here.

For the Blues, they got a roster player back and a 1st round pick. With no real prospect, that's the going rate for a 1st line, UFA.

 

[JKG33]

9-1-1 since the team has had a practice and a beautiful Tarasenko goal last night! He just keeps on trucking on wow!! I knew he was good but what a player! Now at 15 points with the NYR!

Damn, almost as many points as Sammy Blais has since the trade

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Lol mikola is not a rock. Good luck with that.

Maybe not for you guys. He's been great for us. Perfect bottom pair dman that won't let you sniff the front of the net. And fitting in nicely next to Adam Fox on the top pair while Lingren is injured.

 

[JT Kreider]

It's too bad Blais got slewban-footed into oblivion and we never got to see him at his full potential in NY. I always really liked him.

 

[Gardner McKay]

I'm not sure I get the constant dick sizing from people in an attempt to force a winner in this trade. Seems like it is more from fans of neither team who have a vendetta. Blais sucked sweaty ass for the Rangers. Glad he is working out back in STL. Mikkola was apparently not good in STL. He has been great for us as has been Tank.

Is a win-win THAT inconceivable?

 

[Circus86]

Lol mikola is not a rock. Good luck with that.

Maybe not with the Blues. For us he has been really solid.

 

[Regal]

Blais is playing at a 30 goal, 30 assist rate with 320 hits for a full season since rejoining the Blues. I don't think the points will necessarily maintain but as the return for the completely mediocre Mikkola it's a great deal. I used to watch Blais in the Q and he was a non-physical, perimeter point racker there before transforming himself into a physical force. So he has the mitts.

IMO the deal was

Tarasenko 50% for 1st + 3d
Mikkola for Blais and Skinner (ala the Jacob Middleton deadline deal the year prior for a 5th and a roster player)

I thought Blais had solid potential as a physical top 9 before the trade to the Rangers. He looked really good in the bubble playoffs. His percentages are running high, but he definitely has more potential than he showed in NY. Sometimes players just don’t work out on a team, so I don’t think we can compare what he’s doing now as if the Rangers are missing out on it, but for the Blues to pick him back up if they’re going to get more out of him.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I'm not sure I get the constant dick sizing from people in an attempt to force a winner in this trade. Seems like it is more from fans of neither team who have a vendetta. Blais sucked sweaty ass for the Rangers. Glad he is working out back in STL. Mikkola was apparently not good in STL. He has been great for us as has been Tank.

Is a win-win THAT inconceivable?

Mikkola did have some very good stretches here, both next to Parayko and in a 3rd pair role, he just lacked that consistency. He'd have a very good stretch, and then a stretch where he'd be a disaster with the puck. Hopefully he stays good for you guys down the stretch.

Yeah, I truly don't understand all the outsiders in here.

 

[The don godfather]

I'm not sure I get the constant dick sizing from people in an attempt to force a winner in this trade. Seems like it is more from fans of neither team who have a vendetta. Blais sucked sweaty ass for the Rangers. Glad he is working out back in STL. Mikkola was apparently not good in STL. He has been great for us as has been Tank.

Is a win-win THAT inconceivable?

Blais is in a extra gear right now. Blues win.

 

[Kupo]

Blais is in a extra gear right now. Blues win.

Blues since the trade: 11 wins and 12 losses.
Rangers since the trade: 16 wins and 7 losses.

Derpity Derp rANgErS wIN!!!

 

[The don godfather]

Blues since the trade: 11 wins and 12 losses.
Rangers since the trade: 16 wins and 7 losses.

Derpity Derp rANgErS wIN!!!

Blais I believe has the most points and hits for players who were traded on deadline I believe. Not sure but I think he is. It he is thats a truly unbelievable statistic. Blues have definitely won this trade especially with a 1st and 4th in the back pocket from rangers.

 

[Mike Liut]

Blues since the trade: 11 wins and 12 losses.
Rangers since the trade: 16 wins and 7 losses.

Derpity Derp rANgErS wIN!!!

the Blues are nearly .500 since trading off ROR, Tarasenko, Acciari, Barbashev and Mikkola. I was hoping they’d really tank for a top 5 pick. They have a better record after the sell off than before. Strange

Blais I believe has the most points and hits for players who were traded on deadline I believe. Not sure but I think he is. It he is thats a truly unbelievable statistic. Blues have definitely won this trade especially with a 1st and 4th in the back pocket from rangers.

1st and 3rd

 

[Ovi895]

Lol mikola is not a rock. Good luck with that.

He is now that he's on a top team with some semblance of defensive structure instead of a top team playing like chickens with their heads cut off

Blais is in a extra gear right now. Blues win.

Very nice of him to channel all of his potential into beasting at the tail end of the 2023 season to push the Blues as far away from the top of a draft with 4 potentially generational players as possible before inevitably reverting to the pumpkin he's always been next year

 

[Bluesish]

Lol mikola is not a rock. Good luck with that.

C'mon, this can be a win for both teams. Have you watched Mikkola play for NYR? Because I haven't. If their fans say he's been good or at least serviceable for them, then I'll take their word for it.

 

[Kupo]

Blais I believe has the most points and hits for players who were traded on deadline I believe. Not sure but I think he is. It he is thats a truly unbelievable statistic. Blues have definitely won this trade especially with a 1st and 4th in the back pocket from rangers.

Cool story. He was awful here. Happy to see him playing well but he’s not going to continue shooting over 20%.

C'mon, this can be a win for both teams. Have you watched Mikkola play for NYR? Because I haven't. If their fans say he's been good or at least serviceable for them, then I'll take their word for it.

We needed a 3LD and Mikkola has been terrific. The only thing he needs to improve are the penalties.

Both teams are happy with the trade. Tank and Mikkola balanced out the lines and the team is getting hot at the right time.