Latest report confirms Avalanche rival still willing to part ways with star forward ahead of next NHL season
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Recent reports indicate that the St. Louis Blues, a divisional rival of the Colorado Avalanche, remain open to trading star forward Jordan Kyrou ahead of the upcoming NHL season.
Kyrou has been linked to multiple trade rumours over the course of the offseason.
Blues still willing to part way with Jordan Kyrou ahead of the NHL season.
Matt Levine from Athlon Sports writes that after an early playoff exit last season, the St. Louis Blues approached the offseason focused on improving their roster. The team aims to build a more balanced lineup to give itself a stronger chance at success in the upcoming season.
"However, the Blues don't have many paths to make this happen, and the front office will need to get creative to make any real changes. Some have speculated that the team could look to trade star wing Jordan Kyrou to help open things up." -Levine
All offseason, Kyrou's name has been linked to trade rumours, though nothing has materialized. Recently, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic offered the latest update on the speculation surrounding Kyrou and the Blues.
Rutherford reports that while teams remain interested in acquiring the star forward, the Blues are not actively looking to trade him at the moment.
«I haven't heard anything specific. The team's trade talks with the Buffalo Sabres regarding Byram cooled before he re-signed, but all it takes is a phone call. Likewise, clubs still like Kyrou." -Rutherford
This comes as little surprise, given Kyrou's standout performance over the past few seasons. Last year, the veteran tallied 36 goals and 32 assists across 82 games for the Blues.
This was Kyrou's third consecutive 30-plus-goal season, highlighting his remarkable consistency. The Blues could likely receive significant assets in return, and it appears a trade could still happen, possibly before the new year.
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