RT14
05-17-2013, 07:26 PM
Blues have acquired young #1 Center Derek Stepan from the Flyers for a trio of picks/prospects. Going to Philly is the #14 and #16 pick in this years draft as well as top young prospect on the verge of becoming a full time NHLer, Tomas Tatar.
While I didn't want to part with Tatar in the deal, I've been after Stepan for a while and was pleasantly surprised when he suddenly became available for a reasonable price so decided I would cough him up. Stepan will fit in very nicely with our young forward group next season.
Stepan 23
Turris 23
R. Johansen 20
JVR 24
Voracek 23
Ladd 27
With that, the Blues are down to the #3, #9, and #13 picks remaining in the 1st round this year with #9 and #13 said to be in play but the asking price being a top young player and the Blues will add as necessary. #3 is as of now, not available unless it's an absolute amazing offer.
Thanks to Philly for the deal, always fun working them out with "Joe".
While I didn't want to part with Tatar in the deal, I've been after Stepan for a while and was pleasantly surprised when he suddenly became available for a reasonable price so decided I would cough him up. Stepan will fit in very nicely with our young forward group next season.
Stepan 23
Turris 23
R. Johansen 20
JVR 24
Voracek 23
Ladd 27
With that, the Blues are down to the #3, #9, and #13 picks remaining in the 1st round this year with #9 and #13 said to be in play but the asking price being a top young player and the Blues will add as necessary. #3 is as of now, not available unless it's an absolute amazing offer.
Thanks to Philly for the deal, always fun working them out with "Joe".