NHL Rumor Roundup: Could The St. Louis Blues Trade Robert Thomas Or Jordan Kyrou This Summer?

For the third time in four seasons, the St. Louis Blues missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Changes have been afoot throughout this season. Longtime center and former team captain Brayden Schenn was shipped to the New York Islanders before last month's trade deadline. Meanwhile, defenseman Justin Faulk was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings.

GM Doug Armstrong will hand over the management reins to Alexander Steen following this season but will remain team president. Steen must improve their scoring and special teams play, which could send him into the trade market.

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After missing the playoffs for the third time in the past four years, the St. Louis Blues are facing a crossroads of sorts. New GM Alex Steen has to confront the Blues' anemic offense, but that's not the only thing St. Louis needs to improve on as it begins the Steen era.

Rutherford was also asked whether Jordan Kyrou might become a trade candidate this summer. Like Thomas, he frequently surfaced in this season's rumor mill and carries a full no-trade clause.

Kyrou exceeded the 30-goal plateau in each of the previous three seasons. The 27-year-old right winger also netted over 70 points in three of the last four years.

Rutherford observed that Kyrou's production dried up this season, with 18 goals and 43 points in 69 games. He acknowledged that Armstrong has been reluctant to move players for less than his perceived value, but if Kyrou doesn't fit into the Blues' plans, they should move him for the best available offer.

The Canadiens were linked to Kyrou last summer, before his new contract kicked in last July and its no-trade clause took effect.

Habs GM Kent Hughes was reportedly attempting to make a big move before the deadline. Maybe he was revisiting last year's attempt at acquiring Kyrou.

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This story was originally published April 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM.