St Louis Blues at the trade deadline

[not a troll]

Hi guys, I'm curious as to what you think you need to add to your roster to make a deep playoff run this year.

Also, what assets would you be okay with losing to acquire pieces that will help out your team.

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[bleedblue1223]

3rd line winger upgrade, and we won't sell the farm for it.

 

[Stopsight]

Rattie+ Brodeur for Quick sounds good. book it.


It will probably end up being Rattie or a defensive prospect+ pick to replace an injury. Right now the roster looks solid but i'm sure something will go to hell near the end.

 

[not a troll]

3rd line winger upgrade, and we won't sell the farm for it.

Any specific role he would need to be able to fulfill? PK? Secondary scoring? Physicality?

 

[bleedblue1223]

Any specific role he would need to be able to fulfill? PK? Secondary scoring? Physicality?

Primarily scoring and anything extra would be a benefit. Jagr makes sense, so does Vermette and Glencross.

 

[STL fan in MN]

I think the Blues biggest weakness come playoff time is that their d-men get very agitated by a heavy forecheck so ideally, I would like to add a physical, nasty top-4 LD to pair with either Petro or Shatty.

In return, I'd like to not trade anyone from the current roster if at all possible unless a replacement NHLer is also returning in the deal and/or another deal. I'd like to keep any future 1st rd picks and prospects Fabbri, Barbashev and Schmaltz...but of course, everyone is available for the right price.

PS. I know what I want to happen has about a 1% chance of actually happening.

PPS. while upgrading Bergy's spot would be ideal, I think there are more pressing weaknesses. But if Army could somehow swap out Bergy for someone like Ward or Brouwer then sure, why not.

 

[BlueDream]

All in for Crosby.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

I'm content with keeping Berglund on the 3rd line wing, opposite Jaskin. Although depending on the rentals out there, that line wing is a position that could be upgraded. I would part with Rattie if its the right player. If a longer-term solution can be found, I'd move Berglund+Rattie for a forward.

I don't think the Blues will make a move on the defensive side, if Gunnarson is healthy.

It wouldn't surprise me if the Blues don't end up making a deadline trade at all.

 

[Dbrownss]

Top 4 dman RHD for the 3rd pairing. The revolving door of ButCole burns us too often.

I have zero idea who to target.

 

[STLBloosiers]

Top 4 dman RHD for the 3rd pairing. The revolving door of ButCole burns us too often.

I have zero idea who to target.

except Butler has out played Cole. I wouldn't get a dman considering Lindbohm could always come up if it gets to the point of being that bad.


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Jagr makes sense in terms of a Veteran and a cheap rental

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

In order of importance:

1. Consistent top4 LHD, partnering Shattenirk/Pietrangelo
2. 2/3rd line winger that can be a finisher for Stastny/Lehtera on the 3rd line. PK helper, preferably. Would also be nice for center-depth if he is to be traded for Berglund.
3. Veteran Bottom pairing Dman; mean is good

The defensive help could be made unnecessary if Gunnar can stay healthy and plays solidly enough.
If Berglund continues to be very streaky at best, our greatest need will be finding that winger for Stastny.
If one of Parayko/Cole/Butler emerges victor to the #6 Dman spot, then we will probably be set on D. I'm betting on a combination of Butler/Lindbohm (if anyone can get it done) and Cole(+) will be traded for a Forward.

We definitely DO NOT need help with goaltending (barring the obvious 'not-to-named-save-it-happen situation'; I'm not talking about Brodeur). Our fourth line is very set, and we're good on 1-2-3 Centers.

Tradeable assets:
Rattie
Vanelli
Berglund
Brodeur
Paajarvi
Cole
2nd Round Pick and downward

 

[izzy]

Need someone to score goals with Stastny. Fine with moving a player he'd be replacing, picks or prospects that don't include Jaskin, Fabbri, Husso, Barb, or Lindbohm

 

[Dbrownss]

except Butler has out played Cole. I wouldn't get a dman considering Lindbohm could always come up if it gets to the point of being that bad.


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Jagr makes sense in terms of a Veteran and a cheap rental

Yes he has but neither are truly stable. Nothing against Butler since he's been an absolute great addition considering the contract and situation. BUT I see the 3rd pairing getting caught out there. The top 4 can work their way out of trouble normally. But Jackman/ButCole get hemmed in and I forsee that becoming a weakness in the POs on the road. We need someone who isn't soft and can get the puck out on the first pass

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

Need someone to score goals with Stastny. Fine with moving a player he'd be replacing, picks or prospects that don't include Jaskin, Fabbri, Husso, Barb, or Lindbohm

What makes Husso untouchable? Our future is pretty set at goalie with Allen, and Binnington coming up looks good too.

He's played well, sure, but if Rattie isn't untouchable than Husso shouldn't be either. And he was a mid-round pick, it's not like he's a future all-star.

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

What makes Husso untouchable? Our future is pretty set at goalie with Allen, and Binnington coming up looks good too.

He's played well, sure, but if Rattie isn't untouchable than Husso shouldn't be either. And he was a mid-round pick, it's not like he's a future all-star.

Playing devil's advocate: It's likely that Husso will develop to be much better and we can sell high. Goalies are pretty worthless until they've reached the NHL and actually played. Right now he's just negligible value.

Although I 'suppose negligible value,' isn't the same thing as 'untouchable'.

 

[not a troll]

Is Berglund playing Jaskin and Stastny right now?

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Is Berglund playing Jaskin and Stastny right now?

Schwartz Lehtera Tarsenko
Steen Backes Oshie
Berglund Stastny Jaskin
Ott Laoiere Reaves

Bouwmeester Pietrangelo
Gunnarsson Shattenkirk
Jackman Cole/Butler/Lindbohm

Including the current game.

 

[Note Worthy]

Is Berglund playing Jaskin and Stastny right now?

Yes.

 

[not a troll]

Cool thanks just wanted to double check. Last game against the Avs Reaves was with Stastny.

 

[izzy]

What makes Husso untouchable? Our future is pretty set at goalie with Allen, and Binnington coming up looks good too.

He's played well, sure, but if Rattie isn't untouchable than Husso shouldn't be either. And he was a mid-round pick, it's not like he's a future all-star.

Because Husso has absolutely no value and a lot of upside. I'd actually include Binnington too, no interest in moving prospect goalies and having them become Ben Bishops.

 

[c-carp]

A physical winger that can score, if Shane Doan would waive his NTC to leave Phoenix I would love to have a guy like that

 

[Overkamp]

I think they need a solid, proven, scoring winger for Stastny. That's it.

 

[c-carp]

I think they need a solid, proven, scoring winger for Stastny. That's it.

Doan fits that criteria

 

[Overkamp]

Doan fits that criteria

I was thinking more Andrew Ladd (if the Jets fall off, which I expect they will).

 

[c-carp]

I was thinking more Andrew Ladd (if the Jets fall off, which I expect they will).

I like Ladd as well, he fits the bill for sure