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Stanley Cup Champion. Olympian for Team Canada. Colton Parayko has had quite a career, all of it spent with the St. Louis Blues. Now 33 years old, the veteran defenseman is entering the twilight of his career--and his role with the Blues ought to shift accordingly.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Blues Take 2 Huge Names Off the Table as Trade Deadline Approaches

The St. Louis Blues have made their position clear: two of their most prominent names are not going anywhere. According to a report from Frank Seravalli,

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Report: Blues tell teams Parayko, Thomas off the market for trades

A couple of players rumored to be moved this offseason are apparently off the market. According to Frank Seravalli, the St. Louis Blues have notified teams across the NHL that forward Robert Thomas and defenseman Colton Parayko are no longer available to be traded.

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Where could Blues’ Colton Parayko go after failed Sabres trade?

The St. Louis Blues attempted to trade Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, but their defenseman nixed it. Now, there is a belief that they could still trade him to a different team, according to ESPN insider Ryan Clark.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26

Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have three first-round picks this year, and 12 picks in total in the 2026 NHL draft. Scott Wheeler had the Blues’ prospect pool ranked 10th out of the 32, which makes one wonder if they’d consider trying to trade up in the first round?

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 19

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames will have some players available that will draw trade interest

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Senators Reportedly Targeting Defense In Offseason

One of the primary offseason objectives of the Ottawa Senators’ hockey operations department will be to secure the services of “a big defenceman who can play big minutes,” Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reported last week.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 22

We now know the price to be paid for Colton Parayko

Many Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping Kent Hughes would make a move at this year's trade deadline. Fans were calling for a little bit of everything, but mostly more grit on offense and/or an experienced right-handed defenseman.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Canadian teams busy in post-trade-deadline edition

Now, with the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get you up to date with our second mock draft of 2026.

Senators no longer forfeiting 2026 first-round pick

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Sabres’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are at the top of the Atlantic Division in mid-March. They are the owners of a 14-year playoff drought and are finally on the warpath to breaking it.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

The five worst trades from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

On Saturday, we looked at some of the best trades of what was a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline this season. Today, we’ll be examining the opposite and some trades that haven’t worked out or have the potential to be busts.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8

Parayko 'Somewhat Blindsided' by Trade Involving the Sabres

Colton Parayko ultimately decided that he wasn’t going to leave the St. Louis Blues and join the Buffalo Sabres at the trade deadline. But, that wasn’t without serious consideration, a bit of a sleepless night, and a rush of adrenaline that maybe he should waive.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Blues GM Doug Armstrong disappointed about Colton Parayko trade leak

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong voiced his displeasure Friday with leaked reports of a proposed trade between his team and the Buffalo Sabres that centered around defenseman Colton Parayko.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Kekalainen on Parayko’s nixed deal to Buffalo: ‘The Sabres deserve a lot of respect right now’

While the Trade Deadline is often known for some of the hectic deals that occur, one of the things the 2026 deadline may be best remembered for was the trade that didn’t happen.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Colton Parayko Won’t Waive Trade Protection Before The Deadline

After he nixed a trade that would have sent him to Buffalo, there was still some speculation that Blues defenseman Colton Parayko would approve a trade

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 5

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

Looking at the situations logically, it is hard to argue the leaks were not a way for teams to try to strong-arm players into accepting the deals.

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St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / March 5

Reports: Blues D Colton Parayko rejects trade to Sabres

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko exercised his no-trade clause to shut down a move to the Buffalo Sabres, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The deal reported Wednesday would have sent the 32-year-old Parayko to Buffalo in exchange for 18-year-old blueliner Radim Mrtka and a first-round draft pick.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Colton Parayko no-trade clause situation a lose-lose situation for player

Everyone wants to be in the know, but what if “the know” goes too far? Over the past 24 hours, St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko was reported as being on his way to the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Buffalo Sabres were moving toward acquiring defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues but were unable to close the deal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 4

Report: Sabres finalizing trade for D Colton Parayko

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a deal to acquire shutdown defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues, TSN reported Wednesday. The prospective trade requires Parayko's approval.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Sabres Closing in on Colton Parayko Trade But One Major Hurdle Remains

The Buffalo Sabres have made a big move to bolster their defensive group, acquiring veteran defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues in a massive trade.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / March 6, 2025

Blues’ Colton Parayko (knee) expected to miss 6 weeks

The St. Louis Blues said Thursday that defenseman Colton Parayko will be reevaluated in six weeks after suffering a left knee injury. Parayko, 31, went down Wednesday night in the Blues' 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / February 24, 2025

6-foot-6 Stanley Cup champion defenseman linked to Maple Leafs, per NHL analyst

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2025

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NHL News / Flamesnation / December 6, 2024

Flames fans react to Colton Parayko’s controversial OT winning goal

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames hosted the St. Louis Blues. It was a closely-contested game that required overtime to decide a winner. The overtime goal that decided the game, scored by Blues defenceman Colton Parayko, was the subject of a lot of controversy.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / March 5, 2024

Player to watch vs. Islanders: Colton Parayko

Colton Parayko has been called upon time and time again this season. And the St. Louis Blues' top defenseman has answered the bell countless times. Blues player to watch vs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 20, 2024

Friedman: Blues’ Colton Parayko should be the #1 trade target for Maple Leafs

During the Maple Leafs/Blues Family Day broadcast, hockey insider Elliotte Friedman had an interesting take when asked who he felt the Leafs #1 trade target should be.

NHL News / St. Louis Blues on SI / January 24, 2024

Player to watch vs. Canucks: Colton Parayko

My St. Louis Blues player to watch against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday is defenseman Colton Parayko. The Blues' top d-man really asserted himself once again in helping the Blues overcome a two-goal deficit against the Flames on Tuesday in their 4-3 win.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / January 11, 2024

Parayko passes Plager for third in games played by Blues defensemen in their history

Colton Parayko continues to climb the franchise leaders chart with the St. Louis Blues. When the defenseman laces up the boots and steps on the ice today against the New York Rangers, Parayko will have played in his 617th game, passing Bob Plager for sole possession of third on the all-time Blues franchise list for defensemen.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / December 7, 2023

Blues player of the game vs. Golden Knights: Colton Parayko

He was solid against the defending Stanley Cup champions on Monday and was again on Wednesday in the rematch. St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko