Overview
- Jeremy Rutherford confirms Frank Seravalli’s reporting that GM Doug Armstrong has told teams he is open for business, though he has taken this posture in past seasons without major subtractions.
- A league source told Rutherford at least one club reached out on Jordan Kyrou after his recent healthy scratch, but Kyrou now holds a full no-trade clause that requires his approval.
- Elliotte Friedman says a summer agreement was in place to send Kyrou to Seattle for the No. 8 pick, which the Kraken used to draft Jake O’Brien.
- Seravalli does not expect Kyrou to be the first out if St. Louis sells, indicating Brayden Schenn is more likely given his market as a center, his deal through 2027-28 at $6.5 million AAV, and a 15-team no-trade list.
- Friedman adds Armstrong is setting high prices as he weighs moves with an eye to not leaving successor Alex Steen in a weaker position, and Rutherford notes most teams are still assessing needs this early in the season.