The St. Louis Blues are facing a rocky start to the season, leading to speculation about potential trades, particularly involving goaltender Jordan Binnington. With a substantial contract and a no-trade list, his future remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are also in the spotlight as GM Don Waddell assesses defenseman David Jiricek's situation, who has struggled to find his place in the lineup.

As the American Thanksgiving approaches, the Blues may consider selling if their performance does not improve, with the Carolina Hurricanes mentioned as a possible trade partner for Binnington, despite financial constraints.