Brad Boyes available

[number15]

Former LEAFS pick and 40 goal scorer...... Burke would have his top line scorer, and a 2nd liner at worst case........ he likely wont cost much either since he had a horrible season.... oh, and he is 28, so decently young

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Boyes, 28, most recently has been linked to trade rumours involving Montreal, which settled for forward prospects Lars Eller and Ian Schultz for Halak. Prior to the March 3 trade deadline, St. Louis reportedly sent a memo to teams alerting them Boyes was available.

Last September, talk had the six-year NHLer bound for Pittsburgh in a deal for centre Jordan Staal.

Even if incoming Blues general manager Doug Armstrong - he officially assumes the role July 1 after his contract with Dallas expires - wants to trade Boyes, it could be very difficult considering the player has two years and $8 million US left on his contract.

After four years with the Blues, he had his least productive NHL season in 2009-10, scoring 14 goals - down from 33 the previous campaign - and 42 points in 82 games.

Boyes, at least publicly, has said he would like to remain in St. Louis.

Perhaps he's had enough of changing NHL addresses after beginning his pro career with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization in 2002, followed by stints with the San Jose Sharks (one game in 2003-04), Boston Bruins and now St. Louis.

Perhaps he would like some stability in his life - he's marrying a Mississauga woman at the end of July.

[Brew666]

I have no problem adding Boyes if we can get him for a low price/bargain.

I hope we're looking for more of a playmaker to play w/ Kessel and will use our assets towards that addition.

[Relentless88]

I remember this guy. His mom was a substitute teacher at my elementary school back when he came into the league.

[Ducksplatt]

If we do not have to give up too much (since he has a big hit against the cap), I think he could definitely be a top 6 forward.