Schenn to the Boston Bruins for Jake Debrusk and a first-round pick.
I am not in favor of trading Schenn. He is one of the most consistent players on the Blues roster and is still under contract for another season. This does, however, mean that the Blues would get a significant return for Schenn if St. Louis decides to move him.
Jake Debrusk is a great start. My personal feelings about Schenn aside, if the Blues pulled off this trade, I would not be upset. Jake Debrusk is an up and coming player in the league and at 22 years old, would be a great addition to the Blues.
Giving up Schenn would garner a pretty big return for St. Louis. With all of the negatives over the past two seasons concerning the Blues roster, Schenn has been a constant positive.
Schenn set a career high in points last year in his first season with St. Louis with 70 and he currently sits at 22 points at the midway point this season.
Debrusk is having a great start to his NHL career with the Boston Bruins. In his rookie season last year, Debrusk netted 16 goals and 27 assists on his way to a 43 point season in his rookie campaign.
This season, Debrusk has almost met his goal total from the previous season. In 32 games this season the 22-year-old already has 13 goals and three assists. Nine of his 13 goals have come at even strength, while the remaining four have come on the powerplay.
Debrusk is one of the most intriguing names the Blues could acquire this trade season, assuming that the Bruins would be open to trading him. If the Blues pulled off this trade, I would be happy. I would be sad to see Schenn go, but I would be glad to see Debrusk in a Blues uniform.