Blues Open Sell Mode as Trade Talks Target Five Core Players

The St. Louis Blues are in advanced trade talks to shake up their core ahead of the trade deadline, reportedly targeting Colton Parayko, Jordan Binnington, Robert Thomas, Pius Suter, and Justin Faulk. Parayko is expected to be moved despite his no-move clause, with Los Angeles and Anaheim among likely destinations; Binnington has drawn interest from Vegas and Montreal, with Blues reportedly preferring Sam Montembeault in a potential return; Suter's market is murky and could see him return to Detroit; Faulk and Dougie Hamilton are tied to the Hurricanes in a two-way pursuit, with one as the primary target and the other as a fallback. Thomas remains the marquee asset, linked to Montreal, Toronto, Boston, and Minnesota as teams circle for a big offer while St. Louis signals a major roster overhaul.