Why would STL do that?

The Blues obviously aren't doing that. And you've drastically overpaid in the NJ trade.

I like the idea of swapping a righty defenseman for Butcher in that first trade, and Wood would make a really nice 3LW. In this situation I really wish we would've skipped on re-signing Girgs. And I think if we're moving Mitts, I'd like to get someone with a little more team control. But not bad overall.

I cannot see the Blues even considering that second trade. They're cup contenders, and you're not going to go very far with Hutton and Husso as your netminders.

Don't like that NJ trade for the Sabres, don't think they should be giving up on Middlestadt.