Jordan Kyrou reportedly to be made available for trade by St. Louis Blues this offseason, but price expected to be high

"League executives say that Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues, who has 178 goals and 378 points in 488 NHL games, is available, but the Senators would have to pay a high price. "You're looking at a high-end player, a top prospect, and a first-round pick. 'The Blues want a king's ransom for him,' a league executive said.""

"The 28-year-old winger had recorded at least 67 points in four straight seasons before this year, battling inconsistency to finish with 46 points (18g, 28a) in 72 games. While the production didn't match his past efforts, Kyrou was arguably the Blues' top player at five-on-five, as with him on the ice, the team saw 54.4 percent of shot attempts, 59.4 percent of expected goals, 60 percent of scoring chances, and 58.7 percent of high-danger chances."

"Kyrou has five seasons remaining on his contract, carrying an $8.125 million cap hit, with a full no-trade clause that shrinks to a 15-team no-trade list in the final year. The Blues will need his approval before trading him anywhere this offseason."

"The Washington Capitals could be one of the top teams interested in Kyrou, who would add a nice injection of speed into their lineup. Caps general manager Chris Patrick is after an upgrade to the team's top-six forward group this summer and has stockpiled the assets to make a bigger move."

Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues is being shopped on the NHL trade market after the team missed the playoffs for the third time in four years. League sources indicate Kyrou is available, but the Blues expect a high return, described as a package including a top player, a top prospect, and a first-round pick. Kyrou has 178 goals and 378 points in 488 NHL games and has shown strong five-on-five impact, even during a season with 46 points in 72 games. He has five seasons remaining on an $8.125 million cap hit and a full no-trade clause that narrows in the final year, requiring his approval for any trade. The Washington Capitals are viewed as a potential contender due to their interest in upgrading their top-six forward group.

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