Joseph expected back from illness; Texier out sick; MacEachern to take warmups after being recalled on Wednesday; Hofer starts in goal The St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/] are in an interesting spot as we continue to inch closer to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. They currently trail the Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/calgary-flames/] by six points for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. As a result of this, they have created chatter as potential sellers. In a recent episode of TSN Insider Trading [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/insider-trading-the-latest-ahead-of-4-nations-and-trade-deadline%7e3076467], NHL insider Darren Dreger reported that some out there think Blues captain Brayden Schenn could be traded. "Some believe that there is potential of Brayden Schenn being traded by the St. Louis Blues," Dreger said. "He is their captain. He does have a full no-trade clause, so it is a complicated process. But we also know Doug Armstrong, the general manager, very well. How aggressive he can be, and the Blues are underachieving right now." Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyNjU0ODAxNzgyMDU2NTc2/usatsi_25224571.jpg] Dreger also reported that there is interest in Schenn right now and that he believes St. Louis is testing the veteran forward's trade market. "So, yes, the top contenders looking at the market, looking for a center, are interested. And that would include the Toronto Maple Leafs. The return would have to be mammoth. Is there a team willing to pay it? It's too soon to say, but I do believe the Blues are at least testing or gauging the market to see what that level of interest is. And ultimately, will probably have to make that call in the weeks ahead." It would undoubtedly be a franchise-altering move if the Blues decided to trade Schenn. He is their captain and still one of their top all-around players [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/latest-news/blues-star-is-dominating-at-perfect-time]. In 54 games this season, the veteran forward has 11 goals, 30 points, and 136 hits. Brayden Schenn & Philip Broberg [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMjk4Mzk2MDAwNTkzNDE3/usatsi_25224579.jpg] Brayden Schenn & Philip Broberg It is important to note that Schenn will have control over whether he is moved or not by the Blues. This is because he has a complete no-trade clause this season. However, starting in 2025-26, that will change to a 15-team no-trade list, which will last until the end of his contract. It will be incredibly fascinating to see what the Blues end up doing with Schenn from here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMjczMTg5NjQyODM5Njgw/google-news.png] Google News Stay updated with the most interesting Blues stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwreDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
