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As it stands

Created by: mokumboi
Team: 2023-24 St. Louis Blues
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 12, 2023
Published: Jul. 12, 2023
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With most of the best Parayko partner options already locked in, this might be very close to how the Blues look on opening night. Unless something big n tasty pops up suddenly (or he has had his sights set on Hanafin all along), I doubt Army deals with the LD situation this summer. Even if he somehow manages to shed Krug or Leddy without much pain, Parayko may need to sit tight a little longer - we'll probably just temporarily make do. I also doubt any of the blue chippers start the season with the senior team. Dvorsky, Bolduc, Dean and presumably Snuggerud will all likely make the helmetless solo lead lap at some point. I do think Heim gets a big chance to stick because we need another face-off ace.

So I guess there's a solid chance this roster will get a chance to bounce it back (and boost values) before any more major changes get made. I could definitely see somebody like Rosen being moved out for roster reasons, as good as he was most of last season.
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Jul. 12, 2023 at 7:36 p.m.
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in a perfect world what would you have done differently? which defense target would you have wanted?
Jul. 12, 2023 at 7:58 p.m.
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Quoting: Wqrrior
in a perfect world what would you have done differently? which defense target would you have wanted?


To partner Parayko? Ideally, Gavrikov. I'd also have been delighted by an offer sheet for Byram or Miller. I'd have not sneezed at Orlov (Army probably gives him two extra years in exchange for an AAV around 6M). I'd totally give Soucy a shot even though I'm not sure how he'd do playing 20 instead of 17.

And even now, if we can somehow flip someone like Ferraro in instead of Leddy I'd be all for it, but I don't think he's quite up to the top pairing duty.
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Jul. 12, 2023 at 9:28 p.m.
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Outside of Toropchenko being signed I think this is probably what happens. I’d rather move out Scandella with retention than Rosen. Next year if we make moves, I don’t know who you think would be a good partner for Parayko, but Skjei or Forsling would be on the top of my list at first glance.
Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:32 p.m.
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Outside of Toropchenko being signed I think this is probably what happens. I’d rather move out Scandella with retention than Rosen. Next year if we make moves, I don’t know who you think would be a good partner for Parayko, but Skjei or Forsling would be on the top of my list at first glance.


Crap, forgot Torp. Duh.

Forsling all the way. Skjei isn't quite right for a top pairing Colt partner for me.
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Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:33 p.m.
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Crap, forgot Torp. Duh.

Forsling all the way. Skjei isn't quite right for a top pairing Colt partner for me.


Do you think Forsling being a puck moving defenseman and not a defensive defenseman would be bad for Parayko?
Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:37 p.m.
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Do you think Forsling being a puck moving defenseman and not a defensive defenseman would be bad for Parayko?


I would not call him a puck mover, he just makes the simple play safely. And he definitely goes to war in the slot. Very J-Bo type guy.
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Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:39 p.m.
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I would not call him a puck mover, he just makes the simple play safely. And he definitely goes to war in the slot. Very J-Bo type guy.


I think Leddy has a comeback year and we move him out and sign Forsling to something not too crazy and we should be content
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Jul. 12, 2023 at 10:40 p.m.
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I think Leddy has a comeback year and we move him out and sign Forsling to something not too crazy and we should be content


Or Lindgren. He's probably my first choice above all.
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Jul. 13, 2023 at 8:41 a.m.
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Edited Jul. 13, 2023 at 8:50 a.m.
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Or Lindgren. He's probably my first choice above all.


Idk how we get him though. He might be an expensive acquisition. Maybe Ferraro is a secondary option.
Jul. 13, 2023 at 11:46 a.m.
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Idk how we get him though. He might be an expensive acquisition. Maybe Ferraro is a secondary option.


Because the Rangers cap situation. It's almost always bad come summer. tears of joy
Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:46 a.m.
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Random but what would the price for Vrana be? Tidy business last year by Army, was really hoping canes would take a flier on him.
Jul. 14, 2023 at 1:09 p.m.
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Random but what would the price for Vrana be? Tidy business last year by Army, was really hoping canes would take a flier on him.


I highly doubt they'd trade him right now. Let him keep building value, and either keep him if it's reasonable or deal him at the TDL.
Jul. 14, 2023 at 1:11 p.m.
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I highly doubt they'd trade him right now. Let him keep building value, and either keep him if it's reasonable or deal him at the TDL.


Yeah wouldn’t make sense to right now, agree there. If you guys fall out of race and he’s performing than there would be some interest.
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