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New information regarding the St. Louis Blues’ demands could have a direct impact on the rumors linking the Montreal Canadiens.
Insider David Pagnotta recently provided an update on the Missouri-based team’s situation, and his comments help clarify the type of trade they’re looking for.
According to Pagnotta, the Blues have identified their blue line as the area they are absolutely looking to improve.”The blueline is definitely an area that they want to improve upon; if they do move out a guy like Jordan Kyrou, I’m curious about the centerpiece coming back being a…young defenseman”
– David Pagnotta
If the organization decides to trade a star forward like Jordan Kyrou, the centerpiece of the return would have to be a young defenseman.
That specific condition is what’s fueling speculation involving the Montreal Canadiens and, more specifically, David Reinbacher.
While Pagnotta doesn’t directly name the Austrian prospect, the profile St. Louis is targeting perfectly matches that of the Canadiens’ right-shot defenseman.
A potential trade involving Jordan Kyrou and David Reinbacher?
General manager Kent Hughes has a surplus of young defensemen in his organization, which puts Montreal in a strong position to meet the Blues’ criteria.
If the Canadiens’ interest in Kyrou materializes, it now seems clear that a top defensive prospect would have to go the other way.
The equation suggested by observers is simple: to acquire Kyrou’s offensive talent, a future cornerstone on defense would need to be sacrificed.
David Reinbacher represents exactly the kind of “young defenseman” the Blues would demand as the central piece of such a major deal.
It remains to be seen whether Montreal’s management would be willing to part with its 2023 first-round pick (5th overall) to add more firepower up front.
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