Based on what I’ve gathered, the #SJSharks wanted Jiricek in the package for #2 have not moved off that ask from the #STLBlues. That’s not something the Blues were willing to do given his projection as top-pair dman and that he is viewed as NHL-ready by almost ever scout.
I asked Bill DeWitt, Jr. in January if he'd considered a succession plan for ownership of the franchise, and he was blunt in acknowledging that "I'm not going to be around forever," and said he expects Bill DeWitt III to "continue on for a long time":
Love this move by the Blues. They now have pick
11. 15, 16 and 29 in the 1st rd plus I like the fit they have with Connor McMichael and the other young forward pieces. This draft just got very very interesting for #stlblues fans
The Cardinals have informed the media of a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 (tomorrow) at Busch Stadium. 1 pm Central.
The subject has been described in communication to the media as "Important News Related to Ownership and Organizational Leadership with Bill DeWitt, Jr., Bill DeWitt III, Anuk Karunaratne & Chaim Bloom"
At NHL Board of Governors, Commissioner Gary Bettman informed the Baord they will be opening a process to investigate Houston or Austin TX for an expansion franchise