Jordan Kyrou is back in trade chatter, and Jim Montgomery could be watching one of the Blues' biggest roster calls of the summer unfold.
The latest buzz has linked Kyrou to the Edmonton Oilers, with the Seattle Kraken and Anaheim Ducks also in the mix.
At first glance, Edmonton feels like the flashy fit. Kyrou still carries top-end speed, and his contract runs with an $8.125 million cap hit through 2031.
That said, the cap picture makes this far less clean than the headline suggests. Kyrou also holds a full no-trade clause, which gives him real control over any move.
This is where the story turns. St. Louis is not dealing from a place where it needs to make a quick decision just because one contender is interested.
The reported price says everything about how the Blues view the winger. One league executive told Bruce Garrioch that St. Louis wants “a high-end player, a top prospect, and a first-round pick” in return.
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Why Edmonton may not match the ask for Kyrou
That's a steep package for a team already short on trade capital. The Oilers moved their 2026 first-round pick in the Jake Walman deal and their 2027 first-round pick in the Colton Dach trade.
What's left does not stack up all that well if the Blues stay firm. Edmonton's remaining premium pieces are thinner than what this market may demand.
Kyrou's season also adds a layer of tension to the file. He finished with 18 goals and 46 points in 72 games during a year that also included healthy scratches.
Even so, the Blues know there is still value here. His 5-on-5 expected-goal share reportedly sat near 59%, which keeps the conversation alive despite the uneven production.
There's also a front-office shift hanging over this. Doug Armstrong is set to pass the GM role to Alexander Steen on July 1, and that transition could shape how aggressively St. Louis listens.
A new voice in the chair may look at Kyrou less as a core piece and more as the club's most movable high-value asset. That changes the tone of every phone call.
Anaheim and Seattle might be the teams to watch for that reason. Both clubs are better positioned to offer young players and draft capital that fit a bigger retool.
Kyrou reportedly turned down a move to Seattle before the March deadline. Different timing and a different setup could make this summer a lot more interesting.
Should the Oilers stay in on Jordan Kyrou at this price?
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