In a 12-hour span, the St. Louis Blues have planted their flag in the ground. The white flag is waving, and they are choosing to sell, sell, sell.
The Blues are now the main characters of the Trade Deadline, and seemingly, all roads lead through St. Louis in the lead-up to Friday. There are multiple reports flying around on multiple players that may or may not be on the move.
General Manager Doug Armstrong is going to have a busy week,
Thomas to Buffalo, or was it Utah?
Robert Thomas has been the big fish of this Trade Deadline, and everyone has cast their lines in hopes of catching him. Detroit has called, Los Angeles has been linked, Utah had a "decent chance", and now, Buffalo is at the one-yard line and ready to punch it in.
Wednesday is going to be a very interesting day, as the Blues play their last game prior to the deadline, in a late one out in Seattle. We will know the fate of Thomas at some point in the day, because if he sits out, he is likely on the move.
Binnington-era has come to an end?
With a 16-team No-Trade List seemingly ready to go, Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington is very likely on the move as well. The franchise's all-time leader in games, wins, and minutes tenure in St. Louis is seemingly coming to an end.
The main cause of this stems from his clutch performance in the Olympics, which piggybacked from the Four Nations Face-off last season. With a stable team in front of him, he can still put up solid numbers and stellar performances. Contrary to what has been seen this season, with a disappointing defense and disconnected offense.
Faulk to Buffalo?
Another member of the Blues who could be on the move is defenseman Justin Faulk. Buffalo was a serious bidder for him, but now that their eyes are set on Thomas, things might be different.
If things fall through with that deal, there is still a very good chance that Faulk will be moved regardless. He has been solid this season, and a right-handed defenseman who can play on both sides of the blueline pushes him above everyone else.