The St. Louis Blues, under current GM Doug Armstrong and incoming GM Alex Steen, are prepared to be actively involved in trade discussions this offseason. Armstrong indicated that their level of activity will be contingent on other teams’ willingness to engage, suggesting they might hold their draft picks (11th, 15th, and 29th) and potentially make moves later in the summer, especially if teams miss on free agency targets. Steen and Armstrong plan to be as responsive to trade opportunities as other teams are to making them.
Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are also positioning themselves for an active offseason. Sources suggest GM Chris Drury might be looking to make a significant trade, as the free agent market offers limited options. The Rangers aim to replenish their asset pool with younger, skilled players possessing good speed. With approximately $30 million in projected cap space, they are well-equipped to absorb contracts and acquire new assets. The team is reportedly seeking players who might benefit from a change of scenery and have not yet reached their full potential.
Potential targets for the Rangers include young players with untapped potential such as 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), and William Wallinder (Red Wings).
Additionally, the Rangers could consider players whose teams might be motivated to move their contracts. These could include 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), and Brian Dumoulin or Joel Edmundson (Kings).
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The St. Louis Blues, with current GM Doug Armstrong and incoming GM Alex Steen, are ready to be active if called upon in trade negotiations this offseason. Armstrong stated that their level of involvement will depend on the willingness of other teams to engage, suggesting they might retain their draft picks (11th, 15th, and 29th) and potentially make moves later in the summer, particularly if teams miss on free agency targets. Steen and Armstrong are planning to be as active as other teams want to be.
The New York Rangers are also gearing up to be active this offseason, with some sources indicating that GM Chris Drury might be looking to make a significant move. With limited options in the free agent market, the Rangers are expected to focus on the trade market. They aim to restock their asset pool and acquire younger, skilled players with speed. Possessing close to $30 million in projected cap space, the Rangers are well-positioned to take on contracts and acquire more assets. They should be looking for players who may need a change of scenery and have not yet reached their full potential.
Potential targets for the Rangers include young players with untapped potential like 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), and William Wallinder (Red Wings).
Furthermore, the Rangers could target players whose teams might be motivated to move their contracts. These players could include 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), and Brian Dumoulin or Joel Edmundson (Kings).
