In accordance with Chris Johnston, the Blues are “at the least gauging curiosity” on veteran ahead and captain Brayden Schenn. He will not be a part of the franchise’s long-term plans, however they aren’t about to present him away in a commerce, provides Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
At 33 years previous, Schenn nonetheless carries worth as somebody who can put up offense and is a robust locker-room presence. Nevertheless, his contract—three extra years at a $6.5 million AAV—raises questions on how a lot curiosity he’ll generate. Rutherford writes, “Many individuals, together with myself, surprise how the three years left on his contract ($6.5 million common annual worth) would restrict the market, however the wage cap is rising considerably, so maybe that’s not as massive of a difficulty because it appears.”
One issue complicating a possible transfer is Schenn’s no-trade clause. Till this summer time, he holds a full no-trade, that means he must approve any deal. Nevertheless, his clause shifts to a modified no-trade afterward, permitting him to submit a listing of 15 groups he can block.
Does Schenn Wish to Stick with the Blues?
Rutherford questioned how motivated Schenn was to stay with the Blues. He famous the participant’s public statements concerning wanting to stick with the workforce but additionally talked about the potential enchantment of being moved to a contender.
As for potential suitors, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to Schenn, with former Blues coach Craig Berube now behind the Leafs’ bench. Actually, Rutherford writes the Leafs are the one workforce he’s heard to this point as linked to Schenn. Different studies in regards to the Vegas Golden Knights weren’t talked about.
The return for Schenn stays unclear, however TSN’s Darren Dreger described the ask from the Blues as “mammoth.” Is a first-round decide sufficient? And, is there a workforce on the market keen to pay that worth given the scale of Schenn’s contract?
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