Breaking: Defenseman Confirms he Denied Trade to Philadelphia

Krug Confirms Trade Rumours

Summer chatter hinted that a major trade between the St. Louis Blues and the Philadelphia Flyers was supposed to happen, but one player's decision came in the way.

Torey Krug, whose name kept popping up in the Philly trade talks, made it loud and clear: he's a Blue at heart.

In an interview, Krug mentioned:




By turning down the Flyers deal, Krug's made his loyalty crystal clear. He's all in for the Blues. He added:

The Trade That Could've Change the Blues and the Flyers

If it had gone through, the proposed trade would've been a big shake-up for both teams:


But after Krug's move, the Flyers and Blues decided to simplify the trade, sending Hayes to St. Louis for a 6th rounder in 2024.

Krug's locked in for another four years, with an AAV of $6.25 million. He's got a full no-trade clause for two seasons and a modified one for the final years.

As seen on Markerzone - BREAKING: Blues Defenseman Confirms He Shot Down Blockbuster Trade