The St. Louis Blues have had their fair share of good and bad trades, with recent success tied to trade history. Let's examine their top three best and worst trades, including parting ways with Adam Oates and acquiring Brett Hull.
One of the best trades in Blues' history was acquiring Brett Hull from the Flames, leading to franchise records in goals scored. Another notable trade was obtaining Al MacInnis from Calgary, a key player on the blue line for ten seasons. On the flip side, some of their worst trades included giving up on Rod Brind’Amour and trading away Joe Mullen.
Incredibly, trading for Ryan O'Reilly from the Buffalo Sabres turned out to be one of the Blues' best deals, with O'Reilly playing a pivotal role in their Stanley Cup win. Looking at the history of trades, the Blues have had both successes and regrets, shaping the team's journey through the NHL.