Honestly, the Blues shouldn't sweat it. He brought you your Cup, your team can still be competitive without him (this is a great line up, but could use a boost at LHD), and he wants his last contract. Obviously it'd be great if he stayed in St. Louis, but for both parties it's a win-win.

I'm not a blues fan actually and frankly given the Faulk contract (which may be a mistake) I think they're better off by 2022 or 2023 without him.

Chances are he isn't worth whatever contract he gets by 33