Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Today: Vladimir Tarasenko looms large for the Blues as his health.
The St. Louis Blues are the top team in the West with the third-most points in the NHL. Yet, if there is a chance to improve this team, Doug Armstrong will take a shot. Armstrong trading for a depth player or even a top-six forward is not unreasonable.
This depends on the health of Tarasenko of course. A positive report sends Armstrong into the deadline knowing he needs less. A negative one gives the general manager another decision to make.