"The Blues seem to look towards Kyrou as a scapegoat at times, and when things aren't going the way they need them to, Kyrou sits. It is common for teams to sit a top player to send a message, especially when the team is second-last in the NHL with a 5-8-2 record. Kyrou hasn't been playing too poorly this season, scoring eight points in 14 games, though the Blues would like to see a bit more."
"Last season, there were some talks about the Blues moving Kyrou before his no-move clause kicked in on his contract. Kyrou makes $8.125 million for five more seasons after this one. Elliotte Friedman pointed out that up until the turn of the hockey season, that was a very big number. The market has changed significantly, and $8.125 million is a lot more movable than it was before."
The St. Louis Blues have scratched Jordan Kyrou at times despite Kyrou producing eight points in 14 games and strong defensive analytics. The Blues sit second-last with a 5-8-2 record, and sitting Kyrou appears aimed at sending a message rather than reflecting poor play. Kyrou carries a no-move clause and a $8.125 million cap hit for five remaining seasons, but market changes have made that salary more movable and teams like the Islanders and Canadiens have shown interest. There are questions about Owen Tippett's long-term fit with the Philadelphia Flyers. The New Jersey Devils may urgently need to add a defenseman.
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