Real Kyper & Bourne Is Colton Parayko Going to Buffalo? + Deadline Check-in with Emily Kaplan
Mar 4, 2026
Andy Strickland, St. Louis Blues reporter with inside roster knowledge, and Emily Kaplan, ESPN national NHL reporter, dissect Parayko-to-Buffalo chatter and whether he'd waive his no-move clause. They explore St. Louis’ trade strategy, who might be moved, the goalie market including Jordan Binnington, and broader deadline themes like teams that could buy or sell and prized defensemen demand.
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Parayko To Buffalo Depends On No Move Waiver
- Colton Parayko trade talks to Buffalo hinge on his full no-movement clause and player buy-in.
- Andy Strickland and the hosts note reporting may be premature and Parayko would need to waive the clause to accept Buffalo.
Andy Surprised Parayko Would Choose Buffalo
- Andy says he'd be surprised if Pareko accepted Buffalo even though he admires Buffalo as a market.
- He notes Pareko is from Edmonton and players gauge destinations beyond roster fit, making acceptance uncertain.
Blues Shopping Stars But Price Keeps Deals For Summer
- The Blues are considering major core changes but Doug Armstrong is setting high asking prices so moves may be summer deals.
- Andy says big names like Robert Thomas are available only if teams meet steep compensation demands, limiting likely buyers.