Blues want three of Maple Leafs' top prospects in Schenn trade

St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) chase the puck during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Blues want three of Maple Leafs' top prospects in Brayden Schenn trade

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | By Jim Parsons | Last updated Mar 6, 2025 8:27 AM ET

TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on TSN Insider Trading on Wednesday night that the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a center at the trade deadline. The priority is Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues and the backup plan is likely Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders. One of the reasons Toronto might move off the Schenn trade is the ask from the Blues.

It’s important to note that the Blues haven’t committed to trading Schenn. However, Dreger reports that the fact GM Doug Armstrong is taking calls means he’s fishing for the best return and still listening. The ask from the Maple Leafs is all three of their top prospects.

Dreger asks, “Would Toronto consider trading all three of their young prospects? You’re talking about Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten and Ben Danford for Brayden Schenn.” He adds, “Is that even enough?”

Dreger says that Armstrong is fishing for an unbelievable return.

It isn’t just the Maple Leafs the Blues are reportedly talking to. Dreger hinted that other teams might also be talking to the Blues but those teams aren’t just looking at prospects going back in a trade. The Blues want roster players.

“The players I mentioned out of Toronto aren’t ready to be NHL roster players,” said Dreger.

That could lead the Blues toward prioritizing a trade with another team.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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