Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has been given the go-ahead financially by ownership to find a top center in free agency or via trade.
John Tavares is the obvious top center on the free agent market, with Joe Thornton, Paul Stastny, and Tyler Bozak as the next tier.
Armstrong on if they’ll be active in free agency and/or the trade market.
“Yes. We’re back to where we have assets. We have a late first-round pick this year (No.