NHL Rumors: Trade Chatter Heating Up Around Blues' Brayden Schenn

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn celebrates during 2025 game.

As NHL free agency nears, trade rumors around St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn are heating up, with multiple teams reportedly expressing serious interest in the veteran center. 

While the Blues aim to reshape their roster following a quiet draft weekend, Schenn’s name is quickly rising to the top of trade boards, especially as the market for quality centers grows thin.

Teams Calling on Schenn as Blues Consider Major Shakeup

With glaring holes down the middle, the Blues are in a tricky spot. Robert Thomas is the clear No. 1 center, but Brayden Schenn is increasingly viewed as overextended in a second-line role, prompting speculation that GM Doug Armstrong could explore a trade. Schenn’s modified no-trade clause allows him to block deals to 15 teams, but several suitors, including the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, remain in the hunt.

Insiders suggest the Blues turned down Schenn's offers last season, but the growing interest and their lack of prospect depth could change their stance. With Schenn under contract for three more years at a $6.5 million AAV, St. Louis may be more open to moving him now to capitalize on his value.

Blues Exploring Center Market, but Schenn May Be on the Move

While St. Louis is reportedly interested in signing free agent center Pius Suter to bolster their middle-six, the bigger story may be Schenn’s potential exit. Teams across the league are prioritizing center help, especially with UFAs like Sam Bennett and John Tavares off the board, and Schenn represents a rare mix of playoff experience, physicality, and offensive depth.

If the Blues can land a top prospect or first-round pick in return, names like Easton Cowan and Ben Danford from the Toronto Maple Leafs have been floated, they may finally pull the trigger. 

As one NHL executive put it, “Teams are poking around again, and it feels more real this time.”

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