Blues Strengthen Roster with Trades for Faksa and Joseph

St. Louis acquires forwards Radek Faksa and Mathieu Joseph to boost depth and penalty kill capabilities.

Radek Faksa joins from Dallas with a year left on his contract and brings size and penalty kill expertise.
Mathieu Joseph, acquired from Ottawa, is coming off a career-high season and adds speed to the lineup.
The trades also net the Blues a 2025 third-round draft pick from Ottawa.
Coach Drew Bannister emphasizes the new acquisitions will enhance the team's speed and aggression.
Pavel Buchnevich signs a six-year, $48 million extension, securing his role as a key player for the Blues.