November 6, 2025 | 11:58am ET
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SCHENN BECOMING A TARGET FOR CONTENDERS

Brayden Schen, forward

The St. Louis Blues hold a 4-8-2 record and are tied with the Calgary Flames for the least number of points in the NHL, as of today, with 10 points.

With just two wins in their last 10 games, the struggles in St. Louis are increasing, as is frustration with the club’s overall performance, prompting speculation that changes may occur this season if the team does not right the ship.

One player that is already drawing interest, at least internally among some of the other NHL teams out there, appears to be veteran forward Brayden Schenn.

Schenn, 34, is in the sixth year of an eight-year, $52 million contract and owns a 15-team no-trade list this season.

During Wednesday’s episode of DFO Rundown Insider Edition, David Pagnotta reported that Schenn, who plays both centre and left wing, is a player some contending teams are curious about and may pursue at some point this season.

“I think Schenn is a guy that we’re going to be hearing his name a little bit more later on in the season, especially if they can’t put together a solid run here and get back into – and I know it’s close and I know it’s early – but be really part of the playoff discussion come December,” Pagnotta said. “Otherwise, like I said, you’re going to hear Schenn’s name more.”

Schenn was the subject of trade chatter last season when he owned a full no-trade clause. Despite inquiries from various teams, Blues GM Doug Armstrong opted not to move him after placing a very high price tag for him.

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If the Blues continue to falter, teams in need of extra fire power in their top-six, such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators or New Jersey Devils, may come calling.

“Brayden Schenn is a guy that if you’re a Stanley Cup contender, he’s going to put you over the edge,” said host Irfaan Gaffar. “He’s going to give you that. He’s physical, gets in your face, will fight, obviously, has a ton of experience. So, he’s definitely a player that’ll put you over the edge if you are a team looking.”

Armed with a $6.5 million salary this season, that figure drops to $4.3 million next season and $4 million in the last year of his contract, which might make him more attractive to teams given the amount of money he is due decreases year after year.

In 14 games with the Blues so far this season, Schenn has tallied two goals, four assists and 16 penalty minutes.