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Connor McMichael signed a six-year, $6.75 million average annual value contract with the St. Louis Blues after being acquired from the Washington Capitals in the Jordan Kyrou trade. The 25-year-old forward posted 46 points in 78 games last season and has 154 points over six Capitals seasons, including a career-best 57 points and 26 goals in 2024-25.
The St. Louis Blues announced a series of front-office promotions and new hires after formalizing President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and GM Alexander Steen’s roles. Keith Tkachuk was promoted to advisor to the president of hockey operations; Chris Thorburn became director of player development; Elliott Mondou was promoted to assistant to the GM. Additional moves include Alex Starovoytov to full-time scout, Madison Greenough to senior data engineer, Jazzmyn Carter to senior coordinator of hockey operations, Robert Bortuzzo returning as pro scout, Shane Malloy as director of strategic planning, and Dr. Ted Barile as team chiropractor, with reporting lines aligned to Armstrong or Steen.
Brandon Carlo was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the St. Louis Blues for two 2026 third-round picks. The 29-year-old defenseman is under a six-year, $24.6 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent after next season, bringing size and experience to the Blues’ blueline and reuniting him with former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery.
The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for two 2026 NHL Draft picks (Nos. 15 and 29). McTavish, 23, was the Ducks’ No. 3 overall pick in 2021 and has spent five seasons in Anaheim, including three as an assistant captain. Last season he posted 41 points in 75 regular-season games and six points in 10 playoff games, adding to a career total of 304 NHL games and 181 points; he has also captained Team Canada to gold at the U-18 and World Junior Championships, earning MVP honors in 2022.
St. Louis Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for 2026 picks No. 73 and 76. Carlo, a 29-year-old veteran standing 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, appeared in 55 games for Toronto last season and brings size, experience, and two-way ability to the Blues' back end.
Toronto trades defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third-round picks (Nos. 73 and 76) in this draft, then uses those picks to select Zach Olsen and Mans Gudmundsson. Under new GM John Chayka, the Leafs are remaking their back end to add mobility and offense, while the Blues add a veteran right-shot defenseman to stabilize their group as they await their prospect pipeline.
Mason McTavish was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the St. Louis Blues for two first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Anaheim had already shuffled its draft assets that night, sending selections to Vegas for Marcus Nordmark and using No. 15 on Nikita Klepov; McTavish, 23, is under a five-season remainder on his six-year contract and is viewed by the Blues as a versatile, 200-foot forward with playoff pedigree who can help the rebuild.
In a draft-night swap, Anaheim traded forward Mason McTavish to St. Louis for the Nos. 15 and 29 overall picks, with the Ducks using No. 15 to select Nikita Klepov. McTavish, 23, had 17 goals and 41 points this season on a six-year, $42 million contract, and is viewed as a versatile, center-capable forward who can play wing but struggled at times; the Blues add a young, physical forward to bolster their long-term core as they continue to rebuild around a youthful group.
San Jose Sharks hold the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft as Toronto and St. Louis reportedly bid to move up; Leafs and Blues each own valuable draft assets (including Buffalo’s second-round pick and several first-rounders) and are linked to upgrading for No. 2, while San Jose remains focused on high-end blueline help and has heard a potentially serious offer from GM Mike Grier. Meanwhile, Ethan Cardwell re-signed with the Sharks and development camp details were released.
The St. Louis Blues traded the 15th and 29th overall picks in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks for center Mason McTavish, a 23-year-old with a $7 million cap hit through 2030-31, in a move aimed at boosting their roster and accelerating their youth movement. Anaheim gains cap flexibility, and the Blues had already added the 16th pick from Washington for Jordan Kyrou earlier in the week, underscoring a draft-heavy reshaping of their core; McTavish was reportedly drawing interest from the Rangers as well.
The Washington Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kyrou waived his no-trade clause after the Capitals’ strong late- game pursuit, saying it’s nice seeing a team really want him, and he projects to bring speed and scoring to a Capitals lineup that has helped revitalize players. He’s coming off a knee procedure and plans to be fully healthy this season, reuniting with former teammate Jakob Chychrun and potentially sharing a locker room with Alex Ovechkin.
Capitals traded Connor McMichael, Milton Gästrin, and a 2026 first-round pick (16th overall) to the Blues to acquire Jordan Kyrou, a dynamic scorer who regressed to 18 goals and 46 points last season and is signed through 2030-31 at $8.125 million; Washington hopes Kyrou regains his form to boost offense as the Ovechkin era winds down, while St. Louis gains young depth and multiple first-round picks for a potential top-five push in the 2026 draft.
The St. Louis Blues traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, giving St. Louis four first-round selections in 2026 (11, 15, 16, 29). McMichael had 46 points in 78 games for Washington last season; Gastrin, 19, played in the SHL with 24 points in 39 games; Kyrou posted 46 points in 72 games for the Blues last season.
The Washington Capitals acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gästrin and Washington’s 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kyrou, a 28-year-old three-time 30-goal scorer under contract for five seasons, is expected to boost Washington’s offense immediately, while the Blues gain two prospects and the high first-round pick. Washington still owns the 18th overall pick in this year’s draft.
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced that former Blues forward Keith Tkachuk will be inducted in the class of 2026, making him the 27th former Blues player enshrined. At 54, Tkachuk played 1,201 NHL games for the Jets, Coyotes, Blues and Thrashers, totaling 1,065 points and 538 goals with 2,219 penalty minutes. A two-time 50-goal scorer and nine-time 30-goal scorer, he is one of four players to exceed 1,000 career points and 2,000 career penalty minutes. Blues officials praised his skill, toughness, and leadership, marking a well-deserved honor for a pivotal figure in St. Louis hockey history.