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Jordan Kyrou and New York Islanders trade rumors gain momentum ahead of NHL offseason
Jordan Kyrou and New York Islanders trade rumors gain momentum ahead of NHL offseason
The New York Islanders are once again linked to Jordan Kyrou via NHL trade rumours as the offseason approaches. The St. Louis Blues forward had previously been linked to New York before talks fell through at the trade deadline. The Islanders need more offence, and the Blues are trying to figure out what they want to do long term, reigniting speculation about Kyrou’s future.
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division Team Linked To Jordan Kyrou Trade
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division Team Linked To Jordan Kyrou Trade
The
New York Islanders
spent the weeks leading up to the March 6 trade deadline pursuing Jordan Kyrou, and the talks collapsed at the exact moment they got serious.
Per
Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News
, St. Louis insisted on defensive prospect Kashawn Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick from the 2025 draft, as the centerpiece of any deal.
The Islanders backed out immediately.
Now, the conversation is widely expected to resume this summer with New York and the
Blues
both in different positions than they were three months ago.
Why the Islanders Want Kyrou
The case for Kyrou on Long Island has not changed since Darche first picked up the phone in February.
The Islanders ranked 21st in the league in offense and 31st in power play percentage, a combination that makes adding a proven 30-goal scorer with term the fit for their club that's available.
Kyrou is 28 years old, a three-time 30-goal scorer, and is signed through 2030-31 at $8.125 million per year.
Nick Kypreos: It’s a lot more likely Jordan Kyrou will be traded this summer than most other players on the Blues’ roster - Sportsnet (5/27)
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Christopher Moore
Updated
Feb 9, 2026 at 3:39pm
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The
Montreal Canadiens
could soon turn to a familiar target ahead of the trade deadline. Montreal has surprised many people around the NHL so far this season. After a fifth-place finish in the Atlantic Division a year ago, the club currently sits second at the Olympic break. Because of their place in the standings, the Habs are expected to be buyers in the trade market.
It was previously thought that Montreal would be looking for help at the center position. This, however, is now not looking to be the case. It was recently revealed that Canadiens GM Kent Hughes has
shifted his focus to a top winger
. The exec wants to acquire a quality forward to play alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield on the top line.
One potential target for Hughes is
St. Louis Blues
star Jordan Kyrou. Much like nearly every other player on the team, Kyrou…
NHL Rumors: New Team Emerging for Blues' Jordan Kyrou
NHL Rumors: New Team Emerging for Blues' Jordan Kyrou
The
New York Islanders
are starting to look like a real team to watch in the
Jordan Kyrou
rumor mill, with reporting out there that Isles GM Mathieu Darche has checked in on Kyrou as the
St. Louis Blues
embrace selling ahead of the March 6 deadline.
Islanders trade interest in Jordan Kyrou is getting real
According to
The Hockey News' Stefen Rosner
, Darche has called on both Kyrou and Robert Thomas, which suggests the Islanders are hunting for a true difference-maker with term, not just a rental patch.
Kyrou’s price has kept deals from getting off the ground in the past, but with the Blues sitting near the bottom of the standings, the timing suddenly makes a lot more sense for teams trying to swing big.
Mike Rupp wonders if the New York Islanders could be a fit for Jordan Kyrou.
“That would be the one team that I think can make it happen [in-season], and they've got Cole Eiserman, someone that they would be, I think, willing to move and be part of a package.”
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February 18, 2026
Kyrou's having a down year on a brutal Blues team, recording just 14 goals and 33 points across 50…
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A conceptual look at what St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou would look like in a New York Islanders uniform. Kyrou has emerged as a primary trade target for Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, who is seeking elite scoring help ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. Landing the dynamic forward would require navigating significant salary cap hurdles and a high asking price of top prospects.
We are hours away from the
NHL Trade Deadline
, and the hockey world is buzzing. If you’re a New York Islanders fan craving an explosive offensive difference-maker, you’re probably refreshing your feed every five minutes. The rumor mill is incredibly hot right now, and all eyes are on
St. Louis Blues
superstar winger
Jordan Kyrou
. Islanders GM Mathieu Darche is aggressively working the phones, looking to capitalize on a St. Louis team that is shifting into a full rebuild under Doug Armstrong.
But here is the reality check: bringing Kyrou to Long Island isn’t going to be …
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A mock-up of what St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou might look like in a New York Islanders uniform. The Islanders have been rumored to be interested in acquiring the scoring forward to boost their offense.
The
New York Islanders
are in the thick of a tight Metropolitan Division playoff race, but a glaring weakness is threatening to derail their postseason ambitions: they simply cannot put the puck in the net. Sitting with the third-fewest goals per game and the fourth-fewest actual goals in the Eastern Conference, the Islanders’ offense needs a serious jolt.
While general manager Mathieu Darche recently addressed the team’s depth
by acquiring veteran Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils
, it is clear that a bigger splash is required to truly contend. Palat brings invaluable Stanley Cup pedigree, but with his best offensive seasons behind him, he isn’t the dynamic game-breaker this roster craves.
Enter the
St. Louis …
NHL rumors: Islanders calling on Blues forwards ahead of trade deadline
NHL rumors: Islanders calling on Blues forwards ahead of trade deadline
The
New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime
on Thursday to restart the season after the Olympic break. They are holding onto the final Metropolitan Division playoff spot, but may be looking for some reinforcements. The Islanders have called the St Louis Blues about forwards Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou
ahead of the
NHL trade deadline
, per Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters.
“It’s Isles GM Mathieu Darche's job to make the calls — & I’m told he’s checked in on [Blues] stars Jordan Kyrou & Robert Thomas. Both are signed long-term with full no-trade clauses,” Rosner reported.
The Blues are near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and preparing for a GM change in the offseason. That could lead them to sell off Thomas and Kyrou, who are both signed through 2030. Whichever player the Islanders land would have to waive a full no-trade clause to make the trade.
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The Islanders were not expected to be in a playoff spot coming into the season. After last year's disaster landed them outside the dance, they
started a quick retool, centered around Matthew Schaefer
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Islanders Emerge as Frontrunners for Jordan Kyrou as Blues Go Into Rebuild
Written By:
Lauren Bernstein
Published:
Feb 21, 2026
Updated:
Feb 21, 2026
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With the March 6, 2026 NHL trade deadline looming, the St. Louis Blues have pivoted to a full rebuild and Jordan Kyrou is squarely on the market. The 27-year-old winger, locked into an eight-year, $65 million deal with a full NTC, has surged into top-target territory as the deadline window narrows. Multiple insiders now identify the New York Islanders as the team most able and willing to pull off the blockbuster that would reshape their top six.
The Blues’ Hard Pivot Toward A Rebuild
The Blues’ season collapse has forced GM Doug Armstrong to swap hope for haul. Sitting second-last in the entire NHL — ahead of only the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks — St. Louis is dealing in futures. Kyrou, despite five seasons of control remaining, represents the kind of asset you move while his value is at its ceiling, not one you cling to as peak years evaporate in a teardown. As David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period put it…
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2×broadly confirmedJordan Kyrou is a St. Louis Blues winger.
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timesofindia“The New York Islanders are once again linked to Jordan Kyrou via NHL trade rumours as the offseason approaches.”
nhltraderumor.com“A conceptual look at what St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou would look like in a New York Islanders uniform.”
nysportsday.com“With the March 6, 2026 NHL trade deadline looming, the St. Louis Blues have pivoted to a full rebuild and Jordan Kyrou is squarely on the market.”
nhltraderumors.me“St. Louis insisted on defensive prospect Kashawn Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick from the 2025 draft, as the centerpiece of any deal.”
1×broadly confirmedSt. Louis Blues are undergoing a full rebuild.
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nhltraderumor.com“St. Louis team that is shifting into a full rebuild under Doug Armstrong.”
nysportsday.com“the St. Louis Blues have pivoted to a full rebuild”
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A Jordan Kyrou is 27 years old.
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St. Louis Blues insisted on defensive prospect Kashawn Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick from the 2025 draft, as the centerpiece of any trade deal for Jordan Kyrou.
nhltraderumors.me
The New York Islanders pursued Jordan Kyrou in trade talks leading up to the March 6 2026 deadline, and those talks collapsed when they became serious.
nhltraderumors.me
The New York Islanders backed out of trade negotiations with the St. Louis Blues.
nhltraderumors.me
The New York Islanders are ranked 21st in league offense and 31st in power‑play percentage.
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The New York Islanders need more offence.
timesofindia
The New York Islanders are seeking elite scoring help.
nhltraderumor.com
Islanders GM Mathieu Darche is aggressively contacting other teams about acquiring Jordan Kyrou.
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Montreal Canadiens are expected to be buyers in the NHL trade market.
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Canadiens want to acquire a quality forward to play alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield on the top line.
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“the rumor mill is incredibly hot right now”
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“multiple insiders now identify the New York Islanders as the team most able and willing to pull off the blockbuster”
→ characterises the trade as a large deal
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