St. Louis Blues: Do recent signings signal an impending trade?
Is St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong considering trading a veteran defenseman? The Blues’ recent actions suggest that something significant might be on the horizon.
The St. Louis Blues roster is predominantly composed of left-handed defensemen, with Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko being the only right-handed shooting big men. This imbalance may strongly suggest an impending trade.
This situation has drawn the attention of Blues fans and hockey analysts alike.
St. Louis Blues reporter Andy Strickland commented on X, “Safe to assume someone won’t be here.”
Blues fans have also observed the imbalance.
Several of the current left-handed defensemen are on one-year contracts, such as Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Scott Perunovich, Ryan Suter, and Tyler Tucker’s expiring restricted free agent deal.
It’s unlikely that a prospect will make their NHL debut in the 2024-25 season. Despite the hype surrounding Theo Lindstein, he is anticipated to either join the AHL or remain in the SHL for another year. Similarly, the 2024 draft picks require even more development time than Lindstein.
