Team: 2021-22 St. Louis Blues

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 19, 2021

Published: Aug. 20, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

-Tank & Thomas for Bellows & Bailey isn't going to be liked, but it's a realistic and fair return.
-Bellows & Thomas are a wash in talent, & Bailey offers experience, leadership & consistency.
-Sanford and Staal are a wash salary-wise, & reallocates value from LW to D.
-Staal adds size, toughness & experience.
-Lindgren and Mantha are depth RD signings--one with speed & skill, & one with size & upside.
-Morin is a giant late bloomer utility player, finally healthy, who can play LW or LD.
-Perunovich is excessive expensive depth at this point, he can't get the NHL ice he needs in STL.
-Neighbors gets a shot, at least until Sundqvist returns, & he'll fit right in.
-Kostin will make a big impact, early & often, & may play himself into bigger roles.
-These moves re-stock and balance roster depth, leaves salary cap cushion, improves size & toughness without sacrificing skill.

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