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Kyrou Trade Talk Intensifies with Islanders Emerging as Leading Suitor

Renewed reports matter because Kyrou's no-trade clause, eight-year $65 million deal and the Blues' new front office will shape whether New York can realistically land him.

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St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

Overview

  • Reports this weekend say Blues beat writer Jeremy Rutherford believes Jordan Kyrou would waive his no-trade clause for the New York Islanders though no trade talks have been confirmed.
  • Kyrou is signed to an eight-year, $65 million contract that carries an $8.125 million cap hit through 2030–31 and that contract is a central obstacle in any trade negotiation.
  • The Islanders are seeking more scoring and power-play help after a weak 2025–26 offense, which is why general manager Mathieu Darche is expected to explore players like Kyrou.
  • St. Louis has shifted under new general manager Alexander Steen toward acquiring younger assets and draft capital, making Kyrou a plausible trade candidate if the price matches that plan.
  • Key details to watch are whether Kyrou formally waives his no-trade clause, how much salary the Blues would retain if needed, and what draft picks or NHL-ready prospects the Islanders would offer.