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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the St. Louis Blues might be rethinking their strategy this season, which potentially means that GM Doug Armstrong is looking at trade options, including Brayden Schenn. Meanwhile, Ryan O’Reilly was brutally blunt about his own play this season, leading to questions about what’s going to happen in Nashville. That might lead to questions about Juuse Saros, and one insider suggests the Edmonton Oilers will be all ears. Could the Blues Make Brayden Schenn Available? Jordan Kyrou’s scratch and the St. Louis Blues’ slow start to the season are fueling trade speculation. Among the rumors circulating is that veteran forward Brayden Schenn could be moved. After 15 games, the 34-year-old has two goals and six points. Despite the slow start, Schenn’s reputation as a reliable top-six forward with a $6.5 million cap hit and two years remaining on his contract keeps him in demand. Frank Seravalli said during Amazon Prime Canada’s Coast to Coast segment that the Blues are “open for business.” He added that Schenn was almost moved last season at the trade deadline. Now that his no-trade clause has been converted to a 15-team no-trade, an aggressive Doug Armstrong might make a move. The Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils are expected to show interest. Ryan O’Reilly Brutally Honest About His Own Play Nashville Predators veteran Ryan O’Reilly tore a strip off himself after his team’s third consecutive loss. During a media scrum, he said, “I know for myself, number one center, and I just turn the puck over everywhere and can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life. We’re not going to have much success if I’m playing pathetic like that. I don’t know the answer. I’ve had one good year in my career.” There is so much chatter in Nashville these days that O’Reilly’s comments will inevitably lead to questions about his future. Would he be willing to accept a trade if the Predators decide that things aren’t working with the way this roster was built? What About Juuse Saros?: The Oilers Could Be A Fit Tyler Yamermchuk of Oilers Nation and Jeff Marek of The Sheet discussed the Predators in a recent podcast and suggested their struggles could lead to additional trade questions beyond Steven Stamkos and O’Reilly. They discussed the Edmonton Oilers’ need for a goaltender and how that might lead to questions about Juuse Saros.
