Latest NHL trade rumors link $65 million Jordan Kyrou with Edmonton Oilers after disappointing St Louis Blues season

With their poor first-round playoff performances against the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers are already being linked with potential offseason moves. A name that is more and more being mentioned in trade rumors within the NHL is that of one of the team members of the St Louis Blues, forward Jordan Kyrou, currently in the final year of an eight-year, $65 million contract with the team, as Edmonton evaluates several roster upgrades before the upcoming NHL offseason begins.During the 2025-26 season of the National Hockey League out of Edmonton, there was no consistent scoring at the secondary level outside of the duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The reports and analysts are now indicating that Jordan Kyrou is possibly a potential trade target should the St Louis Blues choose to restructure their roster this offseason.Jordan Kyrou provides the Canadian hockey Edmonton Oilers, with a skilled offensive winger with the potential to increase the secondary scoring at once. His ability to create scoring opportunities off the rush could complement Edmonton’s fast-paced offensive system.In 72 games played in the 2025-26 NHL season, the St Louis Blues forward has participated in 18 goals and 46 points, which is remarkably lower in number than his previous levels of production. Nevertheless, it continues to be the view of NHL analysts that Kyrou is one of the most dangerous transition forwards that the league has ever seen when able to play with confidence.The Edmonton Oilers did not possess offensive cohesiveness beyond Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the process of losing their playoff series to the Anaheim Ducks. At some point in the season, Kyrou has been healthy scratched at one point by St Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, due to poor performances and defensive issues. Despite Kyrou demonstrating improvement since, doubts about his long-term suitability with the franchise still linger across NHL circles.The affair of his contract is somewhat intriguing, as well. Kyrou: Signed to a full no-trade, which in effect is a long-term contract.Following yet another frustrating postseason loss, the Oilers still seek quality middle-six production. Inconsistent play The supporting forwards did not provide consistent performances to the supporting forwards in Edmonton during the NHL playoffs, thereby making an upgrade in the supporting forwards likely in the offseason.Assuming that the St Louis Blues are now open to negotiations and that Jordan Kyrou is willing to waive his no-trade clause.