5 NHL Trade Landing Spots for Jordan Kyrou Amid Rumors
The St. Louis Blues have stumbled through the opening six weeks of the 2025-26 NHL season. They're currently near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with only six wins in 19 games.
On Nov. 6, NHL insider Frank Seravalli said Blues general manager Doug Armstrong had informed his peers that he was "open for business." Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic confirmed Seravalli's report five days later.
Rutherford mentioned that Jordan Kyrou had been mentioned as a trade candidate. He reminded us that the 28-year-old right winger was the subject of rumors earlier in the summer until his full no-trade clause kicked in on July 1.
According to Rutherford, a league source said a team reached out to the Blues about Kyrou after he was scratched from the Blues' Nov. 6 game against the Buffalo Sabres. However, it's unknown if that club made a trade offer, and there's no indication Armstrong is shopping Kyrou.
Assuming Kyrou is open to being traded, he would be an expensive acquisition. He carries an average annual value of $8.13 million through 2030-31, and the Blues would likely set a high asking price in the trade market.
Follow along as we examine Kyrou's value in the trade market and which teams could be potential landing spots for the Blues winger.
What is Jordan Kyrou's Trade Value?
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Kyrou can be a streaky scorer, but he scored 30-plus goals in each of the last three seasons and 70-or-more points in three of the previous four. His blazing speed and offensive creativity would be enticing for clubs seeking a scoring right wing among their top-six forwards.
Given Kyrou's full no-trade clause, he has complete control over his situation. If he's willing to waive it to accept a trade, he will likely have a short list of potential destinations.
Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has resisted a full roster teardown in the past, preferring to gradually replace aging veterans with young NHL-ready talent from his prospect pipeline or in trades with other teams.
The Hockey News' Julian Gaudio recently cited a report by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman claiming the Blues had a deal in place last June that would've sent Kyrou to the Seattle Kraken for the eighth-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. There may have been other pieces involved in that potential deal.
A first-round pick as part of the return for a player of Kyrou's caliber isn't surprising. Armstrong would also want a promising young NHL player included in the return. It's doubtful he'll want to retain salary, given that there are five years left on his contract.
Honorable Mentions
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Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings will eventually need a suitable replacement for aging winger Patrick Kane. They have the cap space and plenty of young players and prospects to use as trade bait, but their years outside the postseason picture could have them on his no-trade list.
Edmonton Oilers
Having a speedy scoring winger like Kyrou skating alongside superstars Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl would give the Oilers another lethal offensive weapon. However, they lack the cap space and tradeable assets to tempt the Blues.
Montréal Canadiens
Kyrou was linked to the Canadiens earlier this summer before his no-trade clause kicked in. They can afford to acquire him by the trade deadline, when they'll have accrued over $18.7 million in cap space. They can draw on promising prospects as trade chips. However, the Canadiens' priority is depth at center, not on the wings.
New York Rangers
Acquiring Kyrou would enable the Rangers to move Alexis Lafrenière back to his natural position at left wing while adding an experienced scorer at right wing. However, a lack of cap space makes this move difficult to accomplish unless the Rangers move out a contract or two in the deal.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Mitch Marner's departure last summer has left the Maple Leafs struggling to fill the void at right wing on their first line. Kyrou's speed and offensive skills would mesh with center Auston Matthews, but the Leafs don't have much cap space or suitable trade assets.
Carolina Hurricanes
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The Carolina Hurricanes have been in "go-for-it" mode since last season, when they acquired (and later traded) winger Mikko Rantanen, and attempted to acquire Mitch Marner before last season's trade deadline. They're currently jockeying for first place in the Eastern Conference.
It's expected that they will take another big swing in this season's trade market to add another scorer to their ranks. Jordan Kyrou could be among the options if the Blues decide to peddle him before the trade deadline.
Acquiring Kyrou could enable the Hurricanes to shift the versatile Seth Jarvis to center, or perhaps drop Jackson Blake to their third line to spread their scoring around. His addition would make it easier to adjust if injuries arise.
The Hurricanes have $11 million in cap space if they want to make an addition right away. The Blues could seek Blake as part of the return, but that's likely to be a non-starter. They could counter with a prospect such as Bradly Nadeau.
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Chicago Blackhawks
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For the first time since 2016-17, the Chicago Blackhawks look like a playoff contender. Led by young superstar center Connor Bedard, they are jockeying for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Having spent the past three seasons rebuilding, Chicago has a mix of promising young players and experienced veterans. They could use a natural right wing among their top-six forwards to provide a boost to their offense.
The opportunity to play alongside Bedard could be attractive for Kyrou. Chicago is a team on the rise, which could mean he'd spend most of the remaining five years of his contract with a club that could become a Stanley Cup contender in the near future.
Chicago currently has over $18 million in cap space, giving them plenty of room if they wish to add a player such as Kyrou right away. They also have plenty of draft picks and depth in young assets to use as trade chips to get him.
Minnesota Wild
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The excitement over the Minnesota Wild re-signing superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov before the start of this season gave way to uncertainty as the club struggled through October. They've improved over the last two weeks and are trying to move up in the tightly-packed Western Conference standings.
Mats Zuccarrello's return from injury will provide a boost for their offense. Nevertheless, his absence is a reminder that they must eventually find a suitable replacement for the 38-year-old winger.
Jordan Kyrou could be a solid addition at right wing on the Wild's first or second line. With a projected $13.9 million in accrued salary-cap space at the March 6 trade deadline, they can afford his contract going forward. Nevertheless, Kyrou will be an expensive addition in both cap hit and asking price.
The Wild would have to part with a first-round pick and a promising young player such as Danila Yurov or Zeev Buium. It could prove worthwhile if Kyrou helps the Wild take the next step toward Stanley Cup contention.
Utah Mammoth
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After spending the past five seasons rebuilding their roster, the Utah Mammoth hope to become playoff contenders this season. They were off to a promising start, but a recent losing skid has them sitting outside a playoff berth in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the uncertainty over Nick Schmaltz's future with the Mammoth could become a long-term issue if he decides to test the free-agent market next summer. That could force management to shop around for a potential replacement.
They could wait until the offseason, or make a bold move and trade Schmaltz if he doesn't intend to re-sign. Jordan Kyrou could be a good fit as a first or second-line winger. If they wait until the trade deadline, they'll have over $21 million in accrued cap space to take on his contract.
The Mammoth are a promising team with a bright future, which could be enticing for Kyrou if the Blues intend to rebuild. They also possess tradeable assets in draft picks, prospects, and young players to use as trade bait to add an experienced top-six forward.
Washington Capitals
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The Washington Capitals finished atop the Eastern Conference standings in 2024-25, but they're closer to the bottom in the early going this season. They have a short-term need for a center to replace sidelined Pierre-Luc Dubois, but they must also bolster their scoring depth at right wing for the long term.
Tom Wilson is currently their leading scorer, but the 31-year-old right winger's physical style of play could eventually take its toll on him. Meanwhile, 20-year-old rookie Ryan Leonard has shown some promise, but he's not yet ready to move up into a full-time role among the top six.
Adding someone like Jordan Kyrou gives the Capitals a scoring right winger in his late twenties who could take pressure off Leonard in the short term and be an eventual replacement for Wilson in the long term. He'd provide an immediate boost to their offense.
The Capitals will have $15.2 million in accrued cap space if they wait until near the trade deadline to pursue Kyrou. They won't part with Leonard, but another prospect, such as defensemen Cole Hutson, winger Andrew Cristall, or Ilya Protas, might be of interest to the Blues, along with a first-round pick.
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