Parayko Stays Put, Blues Trade Schenn

0:00It's March 6th for the NHL. Let's get into it. St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong voiced frustration over reports that defensemen, Colton Paraco, might get traded to the Buffalo Sabers. The story broke on Wednesday from TSN, right before Paraco had to decide on waving his no-move clause. In the end, the 33-year-old stayed put by rejecting the deal. Armstrong said the Blues did their homework fast, checking phone records, text, and emails from all staff. Everyone cleared the check, and he stressed the leak did not come from inside the organization. He was clearly disappointed in when public so soon. Fans and insiders see this as a reminder of how trade rumors can pressure players with no trade protections. For Buffalo, skipping Paraco might have been smart, as his $6.5 million cap hit could have cramped their playoff push. Instead they grabbed other targets like Logan Stanley and Luke Shen. Fans almost repeated on Friday's trade deadline when the Blues dealt Captain Braden Shen

1:00to the New York Islanders. The 34-year-old had a 15-team no-trade list, but waved it quickly after chatting with both sides while they shared a hotel in San Jose. St. Louis got Jonathan Drauen, Marcus Gidlough, a first-round pick, and a third-rounder in 2026. Meanwhile, Calgary Flames' defensemen, Mackenzie Weigar, faced a similar leak before waving his claws for a move to the Utah mammoth. These cases highlight the tightrope teams, walk with protected contracts during Deadline drama. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax.