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Blues GM Doug Armstrong says a Parayko-trade leak wasn’t from the Blues and ordered a probe of staff phone, text, and email records; Parayko blocked the deal with Buffalo using his no-trade clause, and Armstrong warned that anyone involved in leaks would face termination, while noting the challenge of social media during the NHL trade deadline.
Colton Parayko invoked his full no‑trade protection to veto a Blues-to-Sabres deal that had been in framework, keeping the Blues’ top defenseman in St. Louis and forcing Buffalo to pivot to other defensive options as the trade market tightens; the move underscores ongoing Blues retooling and the evolving no-trade protections in Parayko’s contract.
Buffalo's planned deal for defenseman Colton Parayko collapsed after he declined to waive his no-trade clause, stopping the Blues-Sabres trade that was reportedly near completion and involving Radim Mrtka and a first-round pick; Parayko is under contract through 2029-30 at $6.5 million.
Buffalo is finalizing a trade to acquire defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues, sending Radim Mrtka and a first-round pick to St. Louis (Buffalo drafted Mrtka ninth overall in 2025). Parayko, 32, is under a $6.5 million AAV contract through 2030 with a full no-movement clause and must approve the deal. A premier shutdown defender with Olympic pedigree and a key part of the Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup run, Parayko has 14 points in 58 games this season. The Sabres discussed a Robert Thomas swap earlier; currently they sit two points behind Tampa Bay in the Atlantic Division, with two extra games played, as Buffalo seeks its 14th straight playoff-less year.
The Columbus Blue Jackets had expressed interest in trading for Colton Parayko of the St. Louis Blues, but their recent acquisitions of Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson likely ended any pursuit of the 6-foot-6 defender. Parayko is still a hot commodity on the trade market, but his $6.5MM cap hit for seven more seasons and full trade protection make any potential deal difficult. A third-party team may need to retain some salary for a trade to be successful, but concerns over Parayko's long-term contract make it a risky move for any team.
The St. Louis Blues will face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The Kings have been on a hot streak since the All-Star Break, leading the NHL in point percentage. The Blues have yet to beat the Kings this season, but will look to change that with the help of Colton Parayko and Jordan Kyrou. Kings captain Anze Kopitar will be a player to watch as he leads his team in goals, assists, and points.