St. Louis Blues: Top 10 Worst Trades

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Sep 25, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) looks on during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Ben Bishop

On February 26, 2012 the Blues traded Ben Bishop, who was then a highly touted goaltender in their minor league system, to the Ottawa Senators for a 2013 second round draft pick.

Now this trade is really yet to fully be evaluated. It all boils down to what Jake Allen does in his career. If he becomes what the Blues believe and hope he will, then this trade will be a wash at worst.

However, since the Blues have yet to see Thomas Vannelli in the NHL and Bishop eventually went on to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Stanley Cup Finals. So, for now, this trade does not shine the best of lights on the Blues’ management.

At the time it made sense to send Bishop away since the Blues had Jaroslav Halak, Brian Elliott and Allen. As is usual in St. Louis, the player that got sent away has had the most success.

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