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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blues Sign Center Pius Suter To Two-Year, $8.25 Million Contract
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues picked up middle of the lineup center they were hoping to get. Multiple reports had the Blues signing Pius Suter to a two-year contract worth $8.25 million ($4.125 million average annual value). The team confirmed the signing. Advertisement The 29-year-old, who set career highs in goals (25) and points (46) with the Vancouver Canucks last season in 81 games, will fill a void the Blues obviously needed in the middle of the lineup as a 2C/3C with Brayden Schenn. He is an exceptional defensive center with excellent penalty kill skills who just so happened to create offense off his defense a season ago and parlayed them into scoring chances, thus setting career highs in goals and points: With the addition of Suter, the Blues now have Robert Thomas, Schenn, Suter, Oskar Sundqvist and Nick Bjugstad, who St. Louis signed to a two-year, $3.5 million ($1.75 million AAV) free agent contract on Tuesday from the Utah Mammoth, to utilize down the middle of the ice. Remember last season, when Suter scored a third-period hat trick against the Blues? And look where he scored those goals: around the net and slot area. Blues coach Jim Montgomery is going to love this. It was no secret that the Blues were in the market for a middle man, and when Sam Bennett came off the board and re-signed with the Florida Panthers and Mikael Granlund signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks for $7 million AAV, it was apparent the Blues were not going to get to those numbers. But this is a low-risk, high-reward contract the Blues could fit into their salary cap, and they'll be fine when they place Torey Krug ($6.5 million AAV) on long-term injured-reserve and once Nick Leddy ($4 million AAV) either is picked up or clears waivers Thursday.
New York Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
With Jordan Kyrou's no-trade clause kicking in July 1, Blues trade ‘rumors' pick up
ST. LOUIS — Not long after Jordan Kyrou signed an eight-year, $65 million contract with the St. Louis Blues in 2022, some fans began putting odds on whether he'd be dealt before his full no-trade clause went into effect July 1, 2025. That date is less than a week away, and it might present a deadline for a decision on whether to move Kyrou before the protection and power transfer to him. Advertisement Remember, the Blues tried to trade defenseman Torey Krug to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2023, but the deal fell through when he invoked his no-trade clause. Then in March, there was an apparent attempt to move captain Brayden Schenn, who also has a no-trade clause, at the trade deadline. He responded to reporters, 'I feel like I couldn't go out there and quit on my teammates.' So the Blues know firsthand what it's like to have a deal rejected because of an NTC. Earlier this week, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was speaking in general terms — not about Kyrou's situation specifically — about how much he analyzes a player's role and future with the team when deciding whether to trade him before his no-trade clause kicks in. 'Dates come and go in our business,' Armstrong said. 'You don't really focus on it. It is what it is.' That could be true, but it could also be a front while the Blues continue to have conversations around the NHL about the possibility. Wednesday, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli listed Kyrou as the No. 2 player on his trade target board. A league source said any speculation about the Blues winger being dealt were 'rumors.' That likely won't quiet the speculation, however, as the final days before he receives the NTC unfold. From the Blues' perspective, would it make sense? There are reasons it might, and others it might not. First, the Blues need help at center, and they have a good stock of wingers, so though he has led the team in goals the past three seasons, perhaps he's expendable. With Jimmy Snuggerud showing scoring potential, Pavel Buchnevich beginning a new six-year contract, Dylan Holloway returning to full health, and Jake Neighbours and Zack Bolduc potentially filling top-six roles, there is some depth. None of those players has come close to putting up the offensive totals Kyrou has in his career, but if he's the best trade chip and yields a much-needed center or a young right-shot defenseman, it's something to consider. Advertisement Secondly, the Blues will be changing general managers after the 2025-26 season, with Alexander Steen taking over for Armstrong. Armstrong will still be heavily involved as president of hockey operations after stepping down as GM, but every move the organization has made since last year's announcement comes with the question, 'What is Steen's preference?' Does the gritty former Blues forward turned front-office executive envision Kyrou as part of the future, and, if not, do they trade him before he gets the NTC? Conversely, though, Kyrou has proved to be a consistent offensive performer with a team-leading 150 goals since the 2018-19 season. He also improved his all-around game last season, finishing with a team-best plus-23 rating. Indeed, Kyrou might be capable of scoring 40-plus goals in the league and hasn't done that yet, but for all of the depth and up-and-coming talent the Blues have in their forward group, only Buchnevich has posted 30 goals in the league, and it happened just once (2021-22). Furthermore, Kyrou's $8.125 million AAV is fairly team-friendly, and it's only going to look more attractive with six years left on the deal and the NHL salary cap expected to jump to $113 million in three years. Kyrou's 36 goals this season were tied for No. 16 in the league, and of the 15 other players, only four had a higher AAV than the Blues winger: the Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson ($7.1 million), the Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor ($7.1 million), the Detroit Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat ($7.9 million) and the Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield ($7.9 million). Kyrou's projected market value for the upcoming 2025-26 season is $8.6 million and projects to peak at $9.1 million in 2028-29, with a salary cap that could reach $119 million that season. The Athletic, meanwhile, checked a total of 146 player comps to Kyrou and ranked eight. This is an estimation of Kyrou's current talent — a good, but not elite, first-line forward with 65-point ability — and his likely trajectory. According to The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn, 'Kyrou is expected to be a first-line-caliber player throughout the rest of his contract, where he should provide solid value over his cap hit. His trajectory is based on the paths of similar players like Bobby Ryan and Mike Hoffman at the same age. Based on his comps, Kyrou does have some low-level star upside he can still hit, but this is also an age where a drop-off to second-line caliber is possible. Anything less, though, is unlikely during his prime.' Here's the list of top comps, including Ryan, Hoffman, Jakob Silfverberg, Elias Lindholm, Reilly Smith, Patric Hornqvist, Matt Moulson and Stephen Weiss. The question becomes, if the Blues did consider trading Kyrou, what could they expect in return? The top players on The Athletic's latest trade board are Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson and Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram, but Andersson is 28, which is outside of Armstrong's targeted age group, and Byram, though 24, is a left-shot defenseman, and the Blues would probably prefer a right shot. Advertisement There might not be a player on the trade board the Blues would consider dealing Kyrou straight-up for until No. 19: New York Islanders right-shot defenseman Noah Dobson. He's a 25-year-old restricted free agent who is coming off a three-year, $12 million contract and due a sizable raise. However, Dobson might not be available, and again, if the Blues acquire a defenseman in a trade for Kyrou, are they able to replace his offense? The bottom line: Armstrong isn't going to make a deal before July 1 just to make a deal. If it doesn't help the club's chances of competing now and in the future, then the GM has shown in the past he's not going to be forced into a move — remember Vladimir Tarasenko? — because of what might seem like a deadline or pressure on him. He's also shown in the past that just because a player has a no-trade clause — remember Brandon Saad? — it's not going to prevent him from trying to move him off the roster. Obviously, the circumstances involving Tarasenko and Saad are much different from those of Kyrou, who wants to be in St. Louis, has a long-term contract and has produced more than any other player on the roster recently. But with speculation stemming back three years about the possibility of a move before the NTC kicked in, it's not a surprise his name is surfacing just before that happens.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Schenn Brothers' First NHL Playoff Meeting Became An Epic Battle Between Jets And Blues
Luke Schenn (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) If you're a parent, which is worse: having to choose between your boys' NHL playoff series, or watching them square off against each other? Jeff and Rita Schenn are finding out, as their sons Luke and Brayden Schenn battle it out in the first-round playoff series between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues. Advertisement After the Blues chased Connor Hellebuyck twice in St. Louis and recorded a pair of wins, the series is all square at 2-2. Game 5 goes Wednesday, back in Winnipeg (9:30 p.m. ET). Born less than two years apart, Luke and Brayden both hit the 1,000-game milestone this season – just the eighth set of brothers in NHL history to get the silver stick honor. Now into their 30s, they were both fifth-overall draft picks who have become Stanley Cup champions. Luke Schenn, the defenseman, went first to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008. He won his Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. Brayden Schenn, the center, went to the Los Angeles Kings one year later. His Cup came in his second season with the Blues, in 2019, and he became the team's captain in 2023. Advertisement Two months ago, Jeff and Rita were probably mapping out very different plans for this time of year. At the February break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Luke's Nashville Predators were mired in 30th place in the NHL standings, and Brayden's Blues were below .500 – eight points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot. Leading up to the March 7 NHL trade deadline, Brayden Schenn was rumored to be available, but the asking price would be sky high. There was even some chatter that perhaps the brothers could be a package deal for the right organization. On March 5, Luke was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Two days later, his seventh playoff run became a near-certainty when he was flipped onto the league-leading Jets. As for Brayden Schenn, he stayed put after the Blues went 5-1-1 out of the break. Advertisement 'I give the guys a ton of credit, GM Doug Armstrong told reporters on deadline day. 'The players tell us what we're supposed to do, and to their credit, they've really played fantastic hockey right now.' Given the Blues' baked-in, never-say-die mentality, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they were able to level the series on home ice after dropping the first two games in Winnipeg. So far, Jordan Binnington's nine goals against and .907 save percentage are easily besting Vezina favorite Hellebuyck. He has given up 15 goals, sits at .817, and was pulled in the third period of Game 3 and Game 4 – but remains unfazed. 'You don't love giving up that many goals, but we're 2-2 in the series,' Hellebuyck said Monday. 'That's all that matters. Win the next one. Am I going to be better? I am going to be better.' The Schenn brothers have also played noticeable roles in the playoffs. Advertisement Luke has been providing steady third-pair minutes and plenty of muscle, just as coach Scott Arniel would have hoped. Averaging 16:00 a game, he leads the Jets with 20 hits and, thanks to 10-minute misconducts in both Game 1 and Game 4, leads the entire playoffs with 30 penalty minutes. The 35-year-old also picked up an assist in the Jets' 5-3 series-opening win. And even though he finished at minus-2 in Game 3 and Game 4, the Jets have dominated play when he has been on the ice, controlling over 55 percent of expected goals at 5-on-5 according to As for Brayden, he picked up his first points of the series in Game 4, with a goal and an assist in the Blues' 5-1 win. He's centering a high-octane line with Jake Neighbours and Jordan Kyrou, averaging 16:31 a game, and also has two misconducts already – from Game 1 and Game 3. For the series, Brayden's advanced stats aren't great, with an expected goals share of 43.34 percent. But he was much better on home ice, at 55.70 percent. Advertisement Per the NHL, the Schenns are the sixth set of brothers to go head-to-head in a playoff series in the last 20 years. We saw it last season, too, when Ryan Lindgren's New York Rangers swept Charlie Lindgren's Washington Capitals in Round 1. In the past, we've seen some parents try to Frankenstein jerseys together to show their loyalty. Mr. and Mrs. Schenn prefer to just blend into the crowd. 'I think they'll be pretty neutral," Luke Schenn said. "They're not going to be wearing jerseys. I don't see them ever wearing a jersey to the games.' Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Blues vs. Jets: Game 6 preview, how to watch & must-see storylines
Winnipeg Jets scores a goal against the St. Louis Blues (Credit: Getty Image) The Winnipeg Jets are one win away from advancing. The St. Louis Blues are fighting to keep their season alive. Game 6 promises high stakes, raw intensity, and no margin for error. For fans, missing this isn't an option. The Jets reclaimed momentum with a 5-3 Game 5 victory. Kyle Connor's three-point night and a resilient team effort shifted the series. Now, the Blues return home desperate to force a Game 7. The pressure is squarely on their shoulders. How to Tune In Tonight Blues' Brayden Schenn Lays Massive Hit On Jets' Mark Scheifele And Scrum Ensues by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Game 6 airs live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. ET. For cord-cutters, streaming options include Fubo and Sling. Fubo offers a free trial, ideal for playoff newcomers. Sling provides flexible sports packages for dedicated hockey fans. Radio listeners can catch the action on SiriusXM. The platform offers comprehensive NHL coverage, including live play-by-play. Subscribers get access to expert analysis and real-time updates across multiple channels. Key Factors Shaping the Game Winnipeg Jets celebrates his second period goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five (Credit: Getty Image) Connor Hellebuyck's consistency in net gives Winnipeg an edge. His ability to make timely saves has frustrated the Blues' offense. St. Louis must solve him early to silence the Jets' momentum. The Blues' top line needs a breakout performance. Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou have been quiet lately. Their production is critical to extending the series. Home ice could spark the offensive surge they need. Special teams may decide the outcome. Winnipeg's power play has been efficient, while St. Louis' penalty kill has struggled. Discipline will be crucial. A single mistake could tilt the game in either direction. Read more: NHL Playoffs: Tension rises as second round sparks fly What's Next for the Winner A Jets win sends them to the second round. It would mark a statement victory after dropping two straight in St. Louis. Their depth and goaltending make them a tough out for any opponent. A Blues victory forces Game 7 in Winnipeg. The pressure would shift back to the Jets, testing their mental toughness. St. Louis has shown they can dominate at home. Another win would complete their comeback narrative. The NHL playoffs thrive on unpredictability. Game 6 could deliver another unforgettable chapter. Whether it's a clincher or a comeback catalyst, hockey fans won't want to look away. The stakes couldn't be higher. The storylines couldn't be richer. One team moves closer to glory. The other faces an offseason of questions. Game 6 is where legacies are shaped. Don't miss it.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Blues vs Jets Game 5: Live Stream NHL Playoffs, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Game 5 between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday will be a major turning point in this series. So far in this series, both teams have protected home ice, and only one game has been a one-score contest. Will the Blues get a much-needed road win, or will the Jets protect home ice and move one game closer to the next round? Tune in to ESPN, FDSN Midwest at 9:30 PM ET to find out. Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center... Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on April 24, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. More Photo byHow to Watch Blues vs. Jets, Game 5: Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 9:30 PM ET Channel: ESPN, FDSN Midwest Stream: Fubo (Try for free) The Blues dominated Game 4 in a 5-1 home victory Sunday with five different players finding the net: Jake Neighbours, Tyler Tucker, Brayden Schenn, Justin Faulk, and Robert Thomas. It was Thomas' second in the series and the first for the others. Neighbours also had two assists. St. Louis is averaging four goals a game. 10 Blues players have at least two points in the series. Three of their defensemen have three points. Cam Fowler leads St. Louis with eight points (one goal, seven assists) in four games. In recent history, the Jets have had issues getting over the hump after losing a game in a playoff series. Last season, they defeated the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the first round, then lost four in a row and were eliminated. The same thing happened in 2023 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Watch the Blues vs. Jets Game 5 on Wednesday on ESPN, FDSN Midwest at 9:30 PM ET. Live stream the Blues vs. Jets Game 5 on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
