Mindset: Puljujärvi and Yamamoto haven't been performing too well as of late. Blues take a flier on them improving as middle 6 players. Blues shed one of their 4 NTC on defense, most expensive pay rate (Krug) which could be expendable with Perunovich in the system. Have to attach a higher pick due to the contract and age but EDM is in a win-now mode with McJesus and Leon, meaning Krug may waive his NTC for that possibility.

Sure would such to lose a top PP-QB for the Blues but need to shed someone and have been without Krug for a little while now. Should be good to go come playoff time for EDM (assuming they make it of course)

Not sure how I feel about this, just throwing ish at the wall and seeing what sticks. Curious on your thoughts

I think Yama won;t be of much interest, and Pulji is what it is. I'd love to move Krug out, but this feels mostly like paying to do so. Eating all his cap space with role players defeats the purpose.

Just feel like they both could use a change of scenery and could be good fits on the wings. They have 1 and 2 years left and both are 24 years old so could be late bloomers (like Tage Thompson). Could be cheap options to re-sign as well with their current production.
Just chose these players due to the cap situation for this year (would've preferred younger prospects but the money wouldn't work) and the Oilers could use a defenseman so they could need it. Draft pick could change as well. Could be later round possibly.