Puts OTT way over the cap.

Ottawa doesn't need more offensive LD, they are also better off keeping the better forward in DeBrincat and this would put them way over the cap even if DeBrincat gets more than Kyrou

Kyrou is going to perform much better overall in a system that is more rush oriented and one with less emphasis on 5-man defense.

The Blues small market has dictated that in order to be successful, they have to be competitive most every year. As a result, the modern history of the Blues is a bunch of mid to late round picks forming a deep team. Brett Hull or Chris Pronger are the last “stars” who lead the league. This forces their play style towards a more heavy defensive system, one that Kyrou simply does not fit.

If Ottawa and their top end talent grabbed him for DeBrincat’s rights, both sides would win.

Dude. The Blues lead the league in rush goals per game. Kyrou is not going anywhere.

No.

Ottawa does not have enough cap space for both Krug and Kyrou.

And Krug is not waiving his NTC.

Try again.

St Louis isn't trading Jordan Kyrou after just extending him.

And cold day in hell before Torey Krug waives for any Canadian team. It's been mentioned several times that Krug has no desire to play in Canada. Pretty sure the high Canadian taxes has a lot to do with it.