If there is one undeniable truth in the NHL, it’s that elite speed paired with Connor McDavid breaks the game. According to Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek, the Edmonton Oilers might be zeroing in on a blockbuster target to do exactly that: St. Louis Blues lightning-fast winger Jordan Kyrou.
Marek expects Kyrou’s name to be mentioned “a ton” as a top-tier trade target for Edmonton. And frankly, from a hockey perspective, the fit is absolutely tantalizing. Kyrou possesses the north-south burning speed required to keep pace with Edmonton’s captain. For an Oilers team desperately looking to maximize McDavid’s prime, landing a 28-year-old gamebreaker who has been swirling in the rumor mill for the past two years feels like a massive swing worth taking.
But as any seasoned NHL fan knows, acquiring a top-line talent is never as simple as making a phone call. Kyrou’s production took a dip this past season, largely hampered by lingering injuries, but the Blues are not going to sell low. There are massive hurdles to clear, from trade protection to an astronomical asking price, meaning Edmonton’s front office will need to pull off some serious magic.
Analyzing the St. Louis Blues’ Massive Asking Price for Jordan Kyrou
My personal insight as an NHL analyst is that St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong rarely loses a trade. Even though Kyrou had a down year offensively, the Blues still view him as a premium asset. If the Edmonton Oilers want him, the asking price is going to sting.
The Blues are reportedly seeking a young, established NHL player, a high-end prospect, and a first-round draft pick. That is the going rate for a star under team control, but for Edmonton, giving up that much future capital while trying to keep their championship window propped open requires a delicate balancing act. Furthermore, the ball is entirely in Kyrou’s court; he holds a full no-trade clause. However, the chance to ride shotgun alongside the best player in the world might be enough to convince him to waive it.
Cap Gymnastics: How the Edmonton Oilers Fit Kyrou’s Contract
The real elephant in the room isn’t just the trade capital, it’s the salary cap. The Edmonton Oilers currently sit with over $16 million in salary-cap space, but they only have 15 roster players under contract. They need to flesh out their depth, which makes absorbing Kyrou’s massive $8.125 million average annual value (AAV) for the next seven seasons highly complicated.
To make this deal work, Edmonton would inevitably have to shed significant salary going the other way. This means a roster player with a decent cap hit would have to be included in the package heading to the St. Louis Blues. It’s a logistical nightmare, but for a chance to unite Kyrou and McDavid, it’s a nightmare the Oilers should be willing to navigate.
Jordan Kyrou Career NHL Stats
| Type | GP | G | A | P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 488 | 168 | 210 | 378 | -21 |
| Playoffs | 28 | 11 | 2 | 13 | -12 |
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