By now, it is no secret that the St. Louis Blues are making a big pitch to free agent Pat Maroon. He fits the Blues need for a net-front presence and a bigger body that can create space for their playmakers. The fact that he is from St. Louis is just icing on the cake.
However, something forgotten by many in the team’s pursuit of Maroon is the dreaded salary cap. The Blues still have room, with a projected $5 million in cap space. However, they still have restricted free agents Joel Edmundson and Jordan Schmaltz to sign.