NHL Rumor Mill – February 10, 2026
Could the Blues move Jordan Kyrou by the trade deadline? Will the Kings peddle winger Warren Foegele? What could the Sabres do by the deadline? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE ST. LOUIS BLUES?
THE ATHLETIC: Jeremy Rutherford recently looked at other possible moves by the St. Louis Blues after trading center Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils last week.
Center Robert Thomas, center and team captain Brayden Schenn, defenseman Justin Faulk, winger Jordan Kyrou, and goaltender Jordan Binnington are considered candidates that could be moved before the March 6 trade deadline.
However, the Blues are currently setting high asking prices for those players. Some teams expressing some interest in these players have cap management issues to sort out. Rutherford also pointed out that these players have some form of no-trade protection this season.
St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou (NHL Images).
SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’ll be surprising if the Blues don’t make at least one more trade before the deadline. The limited options for quality center in the trade market explain the interest in Thomas, but the expensive price tag could make that an offseason move. Schenn and Faulk seem the more likely trade candidates.
TSN: Travis Yost believes Kyrou would be an alluring trade target, suggesting that his “down year” this season is reflective of the team he’s playing for.
Kyrou has averaged 32 goals in 82 games in each of the last four seasons. That justifies the $8 million annual cap hit for a 27-year-old winger in his playing prime. He also carries a full no-trade clause, giving him control over potential trade destinations.
After examining Kyrou’s analytic numbers, Yost considers him a worthwhile target for teams seeking a speedy scoring upgrade on the wing.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The market for Kyrou would be higher if he were a center instead of a winger. Nevertheless, he’d be a valuable asset for contenders looking for some scoring punch.
Kyrou’s no-trade clause complicates things. The Montreal Canadiens were interested in him last summer until that clause went into effect on July 1, and they instead settled on Zachary Bolduc. His cap hit is reasonable, but it could still be difficult for some teams to absorb.
THE KINGS COULD MOVE WARREN FOEGELE BEFORE THE TRADE DEADLINE
THE HOCKEY NEWS: Andre Leal recently noted that Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland has indicated he could be peddling winger Warren Foegele.
The Kings acquired winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers last week. Asked if he had more moves up his sleeve, Holland replied, “We’ve got a lot of forwards now.”
That glut of forwards has resulted in winger Warren Foegele being a recent healthy scratch.
“Warren Foegele had a great year last year,” Holland said. He acknowledged the 29-year-old winger has been out of the lineup lately, adding that he had to work the phones to address this situation.
Leal also noted that Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Kings attempted to get center Vincent Trocheck included in the Panarin deal. Foegele could be used as a trade chip in a package deal to bring in a center.
EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples suggested the Oilers consider bringing back Foegele, who spent three seasons with them from 2021-22 to 2023-24, including their run to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Staples cited several observers suggesting the Oilers swap Andrew Mangiapane for Foegele, citing their nearly identical cap hits. Foegele carries an average annual value of $3.5 million through next season, while Mangiapane earns $3.6 million annually through 2026-27.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: If the Kings use Foegele as trade bait for a center, they won’t be interested in adding another winger like Mangiapane.
THE SABRES COULD SHOP FOR A DEFENSEMAN
THE ATHLETIC: Matthew Fairburn recently suggested that Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen must add an experienced depth defenseman at the trade deadline to bolster his blueline.
Injuries have hampered Michael Kesselring, while Jacob Bryson and Zach Metsa have struggled, forcing the top-four defensemen to carry the bulk of the workload.
The Sabres will soon have sidelined forwards Josh Norris and Zach Benson back in the lineup following the Olympic break. However, Fairburn believes they still need a forward with postseason experience who can play a heavy game.
Binnington repeating his 4NF form will make Armstrong very happy and allow him to trade JB by the deadline for a haul
Perhaps. But in that event, trade him where? He has a 14-team “no go” list.
I would venture to guess that quite a few of those teams that currently have sufficient cap space to take on his $6 mil per cap hit, without the Blues being required to take back cap just to make it work, are on that list.
Sabres are not derp at RD in their system right now. I expect them to acquire a rental bottom 4 RD.
In recent drafts they have drafted RD in rounds 1-3 in 23-35 drafts. In 26/27 Mrtka will be in AHL. They might have another of them signed and in AHL. In AHL at LD they have 4 with nhl game experience none of their RD have nhl experience.
Sabres have bern hot by injuries this year so they currently have F on IR in Norris, benson, greenway, Kulich, Dunne, and a D in Timmins.
The thought in F is brining in one with playoff experience but who gets taken out of the lineup?
Luke Schenn would be idea
Will it though? There may be some interest but you cannot pin his ugly stats on the Blues alone and while he has been calm of late he is still a bit of a loose cannon at times. Add in his contract for next season, the limited trade clause and I dont see many a Gm biting at the chomp after a few solid games behind one of the best rosters in the world.
AGREED Oilerfan.
I have a feeling there’s at least 14 GM’s who have a “no Binnington” list.
Wallstedt’s asking price is thought to be someone like Lundell!!!!!!! 😜
That is a Pinto +!!!!!!! (and not a Ford) 😁
Where do you see that Johnny Z? There’s no mention of Wallstedt above today, and yesterday, in Lyle’s blurb where Wallstedt was mentioned, the name Lundell didn’t pop up anywhere?
Whup. Never mind. Searched around and found this reference in DailyFaceoff
https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/three-trade-destinations-minnesota-wild-goalie-jesper-wallstedt-senators-blues-devils-thomas-mercer-pinto
Whoever came up with the idea that a rookie G – even though having a good season, albeit b/o of pretty damned good team – would bring back a C of that calibre is dreaming in technicolor.
👍👍
Seriously.
The Sens should have traded Levi after last year then if that’s the market rate is for hot goalies, saving their team’s season.
To St Louis: Lafreniere, Othmann, and 2026 1st (Dallas pick)
To NY: Kyrou
You really think highly of the albatross know as Alexis Lafreniere, don’t you?
Matthews and Nylander for Celebrini. Let the leaf rebuild begin lol
I think Cellebrini is one of the top 5 forwards in the league right now. I would trade him 1 for 1 with any forward in the league.
It was stated the Metsa has struggled? I don’t see that. I think he’s been flawless. I think the Sabre’s Defense is set.
Wow girls. Wow.
Team Canada a victim of “Hockey Canada” and getting in it’s own way—again–.
https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/team-canada-picked-a-less-skilled-olympic-team-than-team-usa-and-paid-a-wicked-price
Great article.
The ladies got Dave Cameron’ed.
You’re in a tiny little “balls out” go for it tournament and you’re bringing your best checkers? And then you’re rewarding old guard faithful who got embarrassed and will get embarrassed again in the gold medal game. An unfortunate wake up call for ladies hockey. And if you think I’m exaggerating read the article. Pretty cut n dry.
Ironic, given the men’s side has a bit of the opposite scenario going on between Canada and the US.
Wow. That explains why, when watching it, it resembled, the Hockey Canada-assembled Juniors that fell flat last year when the tournament was in Ottawa. They also left off at least 5 top scorers.
Perhaps this women’s team also reflected their desire to assemble a team “with character” as opposed to skating and offensive abilities.
Whoever constitutes the “committee” that picks the teams obviously can’t pick their noses.
Character will be well reflected in a silver medal.
I wonder if even in the game yesterday if it was Canada the benefitted more from a rink the size of the old Boston Gardens. “Mrs. Dark asked, when she learned of the smaller ice size–‘I thought they played on Olympic sized ice at the Olympics'”
Ya…..careful you’re making too much sense.
But can you imagine the American women’s team skating and speed dominance on an even bigger sheet of ice? It would have looked even more lopsided.