I think CBJ would accept an offer like that.

Really? I kinda have the idea he's pretty much untouchable. I'd absolutely do a 1st, a 2nd (one of them '22, one of them '23) and Ellis right now. And I'd add another B-ish prospect if they also took Scandella back.

Anaheim likely says no .. no thanks on Scandella

Anaheim are likely going to have to take money back in any deadline deals they make. Ignore Scandella, Lindholm for a 1st and a 3rd or something half retained isn't *bad* but it's not great

Money for a year or two isn’t bad but three is a no for me

It's two years past this season. And I totally understand if Anaheim would say no to taking him, but it is something that would be required to get a Lindholm deal done.

And just FYI, Scandella is not as bad as some Blues fans make him out to be (many have this thing where there HAS TO BE an irrational scapegoat for every season). He still skates very well and has good puck skills, but has been making too many silly mistakes. He'll go along looking good in a game, and then blow it with a goof. Not sure if this something that is here to stay or if he's just gripping his stick too tightly.

Soucy would be getable this tdl. Just might have to pay more.

Wouldn’t want him on the books for 23/24 since Zegras Drysdale Terry Comtois are probably going to be real expensive

Fair enough.

Like how much more?

no i totally disagree that he's "untouchable" and here is why.
CBJ has a hard time retaining free agents. They had a chance to lock him in, they took short term and low money. They are a rebuilding team, lots of young players. While he probably would make life easier for them, fact is, I'm not sure he fits their window at this point. I think he knows that and they do to. So I'm not sure he'd stick around after next season. So if I got a solid offer, I'd take it. I'm sure they would to.

could be 3rd round this year and B prospect. Has another controllable year after this season.

Hmm. Interesting.

Okay, what position(s) is/are most preferable for this prospect?

I think a Graves deal at this time is unlikely as his term (through 2022-23) fits nicely as a bridge to when we expect Luke Hughes and Shakir Mukhamadullin to arrive. But with Siegenthaler’s emergence this year, and with Bahl and Okhotiuk playing well in AHL, it could be possible (at least more possible than it was a few months ago).

The price is hard to say. We got him at what was probably a discount (Maltsev and 2nd) because of the expansion draft. Our GM has said any moves he makes at deadline would be to bring in players of Jack and Nico’s age (20, 22) and not older veterans or draft picks. He has said he is not prioritizing one position over another (although he ought to be looking for a goalie short-term since we have had so many injuries and Mr. Gillies has had a rough go).

Not sure who the best fit from St Louis would be, but would probably be a younger player (age 20-22) with late 1st round value (regardless of where he was actually drafted) that would fit with NJD.

I wouldn't say Gavvy is untouchable - it's just going to take a lot for CBJ to move him. A 1st, a 2nd, and a high prospect are, IMO, enough.

Heh. I feel like you're talking about Hofer without actually talking about Hofer.

Not a bad idea. Think he could battle Blackwood for #1 duties as early as next year?

Doesn't Scandella have to go in any deal for cap purposes? And if your aversion to Chyckrun is overpayment, wouldn't a 1st and 2nd plus a top prospect for Gavrikov be overpaying as well? It might not be, I don't know much about him. TBH don't know much about Graves, Lindholm or Soucy. I just want someone that is physical around the net, maybe gavrikov fits that mold the best.

Hmm. I honestly think he'd need another half season in the A. But hey, you just never know with Blues goalies.

1- In any deal? No, not necessarily. Obviously it would be super swell.

2- I didn;t say anything about overpayment for Chych. It's just that he is going to easily cost the most in young talent capital. A bit rich for my blood. Maybe Army feels another way and Chych's price drops a little because no one is biting for a guy who has had a down year. If the price comes down a bit, sure, let's go get him. Because as expensive as he is in trade costs, his actual salary/cap hit is easier to find room for than Lindholm's.

3- I did not include any top prospect. I suggested B/B- prospects. But yes, it's a little bit of an overpay for Gavrikov, but with his low cap hit and what I think would be a perfect fit with Colt, I'd be alright with it.

Last one we got (Gillies) has been dreadful unfortunately.

Well, Gillies is a career minor leaguer who's almost 30. Emergency use only.

It was an emergency. He can go back to ECHL now.

Yeah, he was not a Blues goalie anyway. We got him from you on an emergency basis first.