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Hochman: Trade of Jordan Kyrou, now a 'what-if Blue,' was best for STL and Kyrou, too
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Hochman: Trade of Jordan Kyrou, now a 'what-if Blue,' was best for STL and Kyrou, too

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch
  • Jun 24, 2026
  • Jun 24, 2026
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Columnist Benjamin Hochman shares his thoughts on the Blues’ trade of Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals.

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Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the organization spoke to Kyrou’s agent, Dave Gagner, and a path was charted from there.

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