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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Buffalo Sabres rejected $65 million Jordan Kyrou trade offer for JJ Peterka, claims insider in explosive NHL rumor
NHL-Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues (Credit: Getty Images) In what could be one of the more shocking developments of the NHL offseason, a trade rumor surfaced suggesting that the Buffalo Sabres declined a high-stakes offer involving St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. As per a NHL insider Eklund, the Blues reportedly proposed Kyrou. Kyrou is currently on an 8year, $65 million contract. That too in exchange for Sabres winger JJ Peterka. The rumor has caused ripples across NHL circles. As Kyrou, a 26-year-old with back-to-back 70-point seasons, considered a top-tier offensive talent. However, the Sabres' front office allegedly didn't flinch at the proposal. Instead, they chose to retain Peterka, their 22-year-old German-born rising star who is coming off a breakout year. Breaking News: Huge NHL Trade - Buffalo Sabres Trade JJ Peterka to Utah Mammoth JJ Peterka seen as untouchable despite Kyrou's status What makes the reported rejection even more compelling. That is that Jordan Kyrou isn't just any player. His current contract, worth $65 million through 2031. This reflects his status as a central figure in St. Louis' offense, he notched 31 goals and 36 assists this past season. This reinforces his role as one of the team's most dynamic forwards. Although some fans questioned the move. Especially given Buffalo's 13th consecutive absence from the playoffs, and the team appears committed to developing its homegrown talent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like nhà container: Xu hướng nhà ở hiện đại và bền vững 2025 Visionary Echo Tìm Ngay Undo Rather than making high-cost trades. For now, Peterka appears to be part of their core moving forward. Blues may explore other trade options after rejection From the St. Louis Blues' perspective, the alleged offer indicates a possible shift in strategy. After failing to make the playoffs, general manager Doug Armstrong appears open to shaking up the roster. Trading away a marquee player like Jordan Kyrou would have signaled a significant pivot. This potentially aimed at acquiring younger assets and rebooting their lineup. For now, both franchises remain in very different places strategically. And if this rumor holds weight. Buffalo's rejection could be seen as a major vote of confidence in their internal development pipeline. Also Read: NHL trade rumor: Mitch Marner and his wife Stephanie Marner reportedly spotted house-hunting in Las Vegas, sparking the latest buzz Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
CBC
05-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Jets captain Lowry scores Game 7 winning goal in double OT against Blues
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry was mobbed by teammates as white-clad fans stood and roared after he tipped in the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 NHL victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 on Sunday. The Jets will face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, starting Wednesday in the Manitoba capital. Winnipeg has never played the Stars in the post-season. It was the third-longest Game 7 in NHL history at 96 minutes, 10 seconds. Winnipeg was down 3-1 in the third period when veteran forward Vladislav Namestnikov scored with 1:56 remaining after his shot went in off Blues defenceman Ryan Suter. With goalie Connor Hellebuyck pulled for the extra attacker, Winnipeg looked like it tied it up with 1:06 left but a review ruled the puck didn't cross the goal line. Cole Perfetti then scored his second redirected goal of the game with three seconds remaining to lift 15,225 frenzied white-clad fans out of their seats inside Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor and Neal Pionk both had three assists for the Jets. Winnipeg went on the power play 6:20 into the first overtime when St. Louis captain Brayden Schenn was called for delay of game. The Jets tried to pound the puck in the crease, but goalie Jordan Binnington covered it. Binnington also stopped winger Nikolaj Ehlers on a breakaway. The Jets outshot the Blues 11-4 in the first extra session. Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves. The finalist for the Vezina and Hart trophies was pulled in favour of backup Eric Comrie in the previous three games but made some key saves on Sunday. The Jets lost top defenceman Josh Morrissey about eight minutes into the first period. They were already without star centre Mark Scheifele (upper-body injury) for a second straight game. Winnipeg won the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy after having a league-best 56-22-4 regular-season record and were the favourites against the eighth-seeded Blues. The Jets jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, but ended up hosting the first-ever Game 7 in the city. Jordan Kyrou scored on the Blues' first shot of the game and Mathieu Joseph and Radek Faksa also had goals for the visitors. Binnington made 43 saves. Kyrou scored at 1:10 after he and Colton Parayko went on the rush. Kyrou passed the puck across the front of the net to Parayko, who passed it back and Kyrou poked it by a stretched-out Hellebuyck. It marked the fastest goal to begin a Game 7 in Blues' history. Joseph made it 2-0 after picking up a loose puck dropped by Connor in the neutral zone. Using Morrissey as a screen, Joseph sent a wrist shot past Hellebuyck on the stick side at 7:16. Morrissey went to the dressing soon after the goal. Earlier in the game, he got hit into the boards by Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist and appeared to be in pain as he sat on the bench. He didn't return. The Jets missed on a couple chances early in the second period, but got the game's first power play and quickly made it count. Seven seconds after Sundqvist was called for slashing, Connor sent the puck toward Perfetti at the side of the net and the Whitby, Ont., product redirected it by Binnington at 11:41. St. Louis regained a two-goal lead after Ehlers lost the puck and Faksa beat Hellebuyck high over his glove with 34.1 seconds left in the second. Playoff pasts The Winnipeg/Atlanta Thrashers franchise is now 2-8 all-time when facing elimination. The other win came in Game 7 of their second-round series against the Nashville Predators in 2018. The original version of the Jets lost a pair of Game 7s on the road in 1990 and '92. It was St. Louis's 19th all-time Game 7, the most among all non-Original NHL clubs. The franchise now sports a 10-9 record.
Winnipeg Free Press
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Lowry nets winner in double OT as Jets beat Blues 4-3 in Game 7 thriller
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry was mobbed by teammates as white-clad fans stood and roared after he tipped in the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 NHL victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 on Sunday. The Jets will face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, starting Wednesday in the Manitoba capital. Winnipeg has never played the Stars in the post-season. It was the third-longest Game 7 in NHL history at 96 minutes, 10 seconds. Winnipeg was down 3-1 in the third period when veteran forward Vladislav Namestnikov scored with 1:56 remaining after his shot went in off Blues defenceman Ryan Suter. With goalie Connor Hellebuyck pulled for the extra attacker, Winnipeg looked like it tied it up with 1:06 left but a review ruled the puck didn't cross the goal line. Cole Perfetti then scored his second redirected goal of the game with three seconds remaining to lift 15,225 frenzied white-clad fans out of their seats inside Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor and Neal Pionk both had three assists for the Jets. Winnipeg went on the power play 6:20 into the first overtime when St. Louis captain Brayden Schenn was called for delay of game. The Jets tried to pound the puck in the crease, but goalie Jordan Binnington covered it. Binnington also stopped winger Nikolaj Ehlers on a breakaway. The Jets outshot the Blues 11-4 in the first extra session. Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves. The finalist for the Vezina and Hart trophies was pulled in favour of backup Eric Comrie in the previous three games but made some key saves on Sunday. The Jets lost top defenceman Josh Morrissey about eight minutes into the first period. They were already without star centre Mark Scheifele (upper-body injury) for a second straight game. Winnipeg won the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy after having a league-best 56-22-4 regular-season record and were the favourites against the eighth-seeded Blues. The Jets jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, but ended up hosting the first-ever Game 7 in the city. Jordan Kyrou scored on the Blues' first shot of the game and Mathieu Joseph and Radek Faksa also had goals for the visitors. Binnington made 43 saves. Kyrou scored at 1:10 after he and Colton Parayko went on the rush. Kyrou passed the puck across the front of the net to Parayko, who passed it back and Kyrou poked it by a stretched-out Hellebuyck. It marked the fastest goal to begin a Game 7 in Blues' history. Joseph made it 2-0 after picking up a loose puck dropped by Connor in the neutral zone. Using Morrissey as a screen, Joseph sent a wrist shot past Hellebuyck on the stick side at 7:16. Morrissey went to the dressing soon after the goal. Earlier in the game, he got hit into the boards by Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist and appeared to be in pain as he sat on the bench. He didn't return. The Jets missed on a couple chances early in the second period, but got the game's first power play and quickly made it count. Seven seconds after Sundqvist was called for slashing, Connor sent the puck toward Perfetti at the side of the net and the Whitby, Ont., product redirected it by Binnington at 11:41. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. St. Louis regained a two-goal lead after Ehlers lost the puck and Faksa beat Hellebuyck high over his glove with 34.1 seconds left in the second. PLAYOFF PASTS The Winnipeg/Atlanta Thrashers franchise is now 2-8 all-time when facing elimination. The other win came in Game 7 of their second-round series against the Nashville Predators in 2018. The original version of the Jets lost a pair of Game 7s on the road in 1990 and '92. It was St. Louis's 19th all-time Game 7, the most among all non-Original NHL clubs. The franchise now sports a 10-9 record. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4, 2025.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Logan Stanley levels Jordan Kyrou with crushing mid-ice hit
Credit: Getty Image During Game 3, at a certain point, Logan Stanley unleashed a dreadful open-ice hit upon Jordan Kyrou. As Kyrou skated through the neutral zone, Stanley stepped into his path and delivered a thunderous check that sent the Blues forward crashing to the ice. Reacting live, a former NHL player said, 'Oh, that's a big hit. Stanley just killed somebody. Stanley just absolutely hammered that guy. Did he get off the ice? He must be taken to the med.' The statement echoed the shock felt in the arena and across broadcasts. Kyrou Helped Off, No Penalty on the Play Blues' Jordan Kyrou Gets Absolutely Rocked By Jets' Logan Stanley With Massive Hit by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! Undo Kyrou stayed down after the collision as trainers rushed in. He eventually skated off with help, heading straight to the locker room for evaluation. No penalty was called on the play, and Stanley remained on the ice, anchoring the Jets' blue line with a commanding presence. The Blues appeared shaken after the hit. Their momentum slowed, and they failed to convert during a key power play minutes later. Winnipeg capitalized, controlling the tempo and ramping up physical play. Montgomery: 'We Need to Find Another Level' Credit: Getty Image With the Jets taking a lead in the series, the Blues are looking for answers. Head coach Jim Montgomery admitted the need for change. 'The games are really close,' Montgomery said. 'There's not much separation going on right now. We need to make a separation, we need to find another level when we go home so we can end up on top by a goal.' St. Louis will need more scoring and better puck control, especially if Kyrou is unable to return. His absence leaves a gap in both speed and creativity for the Blues offense. Read more: PM Mark Carney rallies behind Edmonton Oilers before playoffs Defining Moment in the Series? Stanley's hit may have shifted the tone of the series. As the action returns to St. Louis, expect the Blues to bring added intensity. The physical battle is now front and center, and emotions are likely to boil over in Game 4. This moment could define the series. Whether Kyrou returns or not, the Blues will have to find another gear to stay in the fight. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
New York Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Once a Blues lightning rod, Jordan Kyrou (and his +23) won over fans going into playoffs
ST. LOUIS — It's almost noon on April 5, and Jordan Kyrou is leaving Enterprise Center after the St. Louis Blues' morning skate. The team has won 11 straight games, and he's been a major contributor with nine goals during the streak, including a hat trick. Kyrou is wearing comfy clothes and carrying a to-go lunch. Life is good for the Blues' leading scorer over the last three seasons. Advertisement 'It's been awesome,' Kyrou said. 'You can see the boys are on a good winning streak right now, and it's just fun to be a part of right now. We've got a big fan base here that wants us to do well, and I just want to do my best out there.' The fans have been rooting for Kyrou to become a go-to player since the Blues selected him in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. His electric speed was enticing, but his lack of defensive responsibility and penchant for turnovers made him a lightning rod. This season, however, it started to come together for the 26-year-old right winger. Not only did he finish the regular season with 36 goals and 70 points, but his plus-minus was a team-high +23. Think about that for a second. In 2022-23, 951 players suited up in the NHL, and Kyrou tied for the second-worst plus-minus in the league at -38. Two years later, with 920 players seeing action, he was tied for 26th at +23. Asked what he made of that, Kyrou said: 'I mean, I don't know. I don't really look at it like that. I just look at it as our team is winning games and everyone is doing well.' Told that fans have taken note and asked how he felt about that, he replied: 'Yeah, it feels good. But honestly, I just try to focus on myself. I don't really focus on the outside noise or anything like that. I just try to stay locked in.' As the Blues begin their first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, they hope Kyrou can remain locked in. For their remarkable run to continue, they'll need the all-around game he showed he's capable of playing this season. Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series is at 5 p.m. at Canada Life Centre. Teammate Robert Thomas has been by Kyrou's side since the beginning, and, in fact, signed the same eight-year, $65 million contract that Kyrou did in 2022, intensifying the scrutiny on the two young players. Thomas, who's turned himself into a dynamic defensive player, agreed that Kyrou has become more accountable all over the ice this season. Advertisement 'It's something I know he's put a lot of work and effort into,' Thomas said. 'You can see it, especially when he's getting a lot of chances off turnovers and stuff that he creates. I think it's about being in the right position. It's more about managing the game and knowing that being in the right areas will reward you more than trying to do too much. That part of his game has been amazing to watch him grow.' In 2021-22, Kyrou had a breakout season with 27 goals and 75 points, and according to Natural Stat Trick, he was on the ice for 60 five-on-five goals for and 45 against. The following season, he hit another level offensively with 37 goals, but as his ice time grew to 18 minutes a game, and his matchups became more difficult, his defense was exposed. He was on the ice for 56 goals for and 72 against. But the past two seasons, it's swung dramatically the other way. Blues coach Jim Montgomery was an assistant coach with the club from 2020-22, and after being away with the Boston Bruins for three seasons, he's noticed a difference in Kyrou upon his return. 'I think his willingness to work off the puck,' Montgomery said. 'How many times have you seen him track people and strip pucks? He's turned over a lot more pucks, and now he's not defending as much, and now he's on the attack mode. 'Our D-zone coverage, I think it's really easy for wings. He understands the details and he executes it really well. So you're confidence just continues to grow as a coach and his confidence grows.' Montgomery also pointed to Kyrou's increased physicality. He was credited with a career-high 50 hits this season, which is triple what Kyrou combined for (13) in the two seasons Montgomery was a Blues assistant. 'He's finished a lot more hits than when I was here last time, and that's just him maturing and gaining confidence physicality-wise,' Montgomery said. Advertisement Kyrou believes it was a matter of time before it came together. 'It's just a learning experience, right?' he said. 'I felt like I took a step in the right direction defensively. Maybe one game you didn't do so well, and you're like, 'I need to try to work on this specific thing this game,' and then it starts to happen more naturally. 'I'm just trying to balance the two and make them both become more natural — when to make a play, when not to make a play, when is the right time of the game, you know? I feel like this year it's finally clicking both ways.' A Western Conference coach, speaking on the condition of anonymity, concurred that Kyrou has been more effective overall. 'I would say definitely, yes, but it's a little difficult to try to figure out why after all these years,' the coach said. 'Jordan has always been a really skilled, a very clear top-six player with the potential to be a game-breaker offensively, and it's a common with a player of that ilk, you're often happy with what he's doing to create offense, but what you're not happy with is his work ethic away from the puck, to check it back, or be positionally responsible. 'It becomes for those players because they say, 'If I use all of my energy to defend or get above pucks, I don't know if I can be the offensive player.' But what they fail to realize is just a little bit of effort early will allow you to spend 30 seconds playing offense. So I wouldn't say Jordan is a voracious checker, but still he's improved, and sometimes that's enough. If there's improvement, it allows the coach to play him in more situations.' The coach, however, believes it could be a case of Kyrou trying to keep in line with how the Blues are playing collectively. 'It's been really impressive to watch what their team has done since the 4 Nations tournament,' he said. 'I bet five people in the organization have said to me, 'You can't believe how good the room is.' When you're part of that, you don't want to be the guy who's the outlier. I think a guy like Jordan can get caught up in that, where sometimes he's the benefactor of other people's work. But it seems like he's more involved in it now than in the past.' Advertisement Which bodes well for the playoffs. Without Kyrou's linemate, Dylan Holloway, who's out week to week with a lower-body injury, the Blues will be dealing with a Winnipeg offense that finished the regular season tied for No. 3 in the NHL in goals per game (3.35). 'Playoffs are tougher, so everyone's got to elevate their game,' Kyrou said. 'They're a heavy team and they play a physical game. They're really good in the O-zone, so we've got to be good in our D-zone. Everyone's going 100 mph, all out, and then it settles down and you get to the details of the game and what you need to do to win.' That's spoken like a leader. 'Yes, he does it within who he is, which is a true sign of leadership,' Montgomery said. 'He's not the guy that's going to be rah-rah in the room, and that's OK because we have enough of those guys. But he really helps our core leadership group grow.' That's not something that would've been said about Kyrou in the past. But his game has come around, and Thomas is glad to see that fans have come around, too. 'When he came in the league, someone so young, so skilled … you can always find holes in a young person's game,' Thomas said. 'But when you're so dynamic and trying to create so much, you're going to have flaws in your game. I just think the effort he's put in to make himself more polished, it's something everyone should be really proud of him for.'
