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St. Louis Blues trade rumors swirl as their defensive depth chart overflows. Is Torey Krug or another blueliner on the way out?

St. Louis has become the epicenter of NHL trade rumors, and it’s all thanks to their crowded blueline. The Blues’ recent signing of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter has ignited speculation about a potential trade to alleviate their logjam on defense.

General Manager Doug Armstrong clearly didn’t bring in Suter to sit on the bench. With six left-shot defensemen – Suter, Nick Leddy, Torey Krug, Scott Perunovich, Tyler Tucker, and Pierre-Olivier Joseph – someone has to go.

Armstrong himself has hinted at the possibility of a trade, and it’s not hard to see why. This much talent on the left side is a luxury few teams have, and it could be used as leverage to address other needs in the lineup.

Torey Krug is the name that keeps surfacing in trade discussions. Despite his full no-trade clause until July 2025, Krug has been rumored to be open to waiving it for the right destination. His offensive skillset and playoff experience would make him an attractive asset for any contending team looking to bolster their power play.

While Krug’s potential departure is the most talked-about scenario, it’s not the only possibility. Nick Leddy, with his expiring contract in 2025-26, could also be moved to free up cap space. The younger defensemen – Perunovich, Tucker, and Joseph – might also be included in a package deal for a more established player.

No matter who ends up being traded, one thing is certain: the Blues’ blueline is in for a shakeup. Keep an eye on this developing situation, as a trade could happen sooner rather than later.

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