St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou will be sidelined for Thursday’s matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. This news was confirmed by Joe Vitale, the Blues’ TV color analyst, during a segment on 101 ESPN in St. Louis.
Impact of Kyrou’s Absence
Kyrou’s exclusion marks a significant change for the Blues, who are struggling with their performance this season. The 27-year-old forward has been one of the team’s standout contributors, recording four goals and four assists in 14 games for a total of eight points. He ranks second in scoring on the team, just one point behind Pius Suter.
Despite a recent scoring drought, with no points in his last four games, Kyrou’s absence will likely impact the team’s offensive output. The Blues have managed only four wins this season and currently share the lowest record in the NHL with the Calgary Flames.
Trade Speculation and Contract Details
Kyrou’s status as a healthy scratch has ignited trade rumors within the hockey community. However, moving him could be complicated. He is in the third year of an eight-year contract, which he signed in September 2022. Additionally, this season marks the first year of his full no-trade clause, extending through 2029-30.
- Contract Duration: Eight years, signed September 2022
- No-Trade Clause: Full clause effective until 2029-30
- Cap Hit: $8.125 million
Kyrou has been a consistent performer for the Blues, accumulating at least 65 points in each of the last four seasons, with three of those seasons exceeding the 70-point threshold. His long-standing commitment to the team, since being drafted in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, underscores his significance to the franchise.
