Hey there! I just read about the St. Louis Blues trading for Cam Fowler, and I have to say, I'm a bit puzzled by the move. While I understand the need for more puck-moving defensemen, especially with the struggles they've had on the blue line, bringing in a 33-year-old who hasn't been performing well in Anaheim seems risky.
Fowler has some impressive skills, particularly his stretch passing, but the underlying numbers suggest he’s been a liability defensively. The Blues already have a lot of aging defensemen on hefty contracts, and adding Fowler to that mix doesn’t seem like it will solve their issues. It feels like they might be trying to patch a leaky boat with a band-aid instead of addressing the core problems.
I get that they need options, but I wonder if this trade will really help them make a push for the playoffs. It’s a tough division, and they need to be making moves that will genuinely improve their chances, not just shuffle the deck. What do you think? Do you see any potential upside to this trade?
Hey there! I just read about the St. Louis Blues trading for Cam Fowler, and I have to say, I'm a bit puzzled by the move. While I understand the need for more puck-moving defensemen, especially with the struggles they've had on the blue line, bringing in a 33-year-old who hasn't been performing well in Anaheim seems risky.
Fowler has some impressive skills, particularly his stretch passing, but the underlying numbers suggest he’s been a liability defensively. The Blues already have a lot of aging defensemen on hefty contracts, and adding Fowler to that mix doesn’t seem like it will solve their issues. It feels like they might be trying to patch a leaky boat with a band-aid instead of addressing the core problems.
I get that they need options, but I wonder if this trade will really help them make a push for the playoffs. It’s a tough division, and they need to be making moves that will genuinely improve their chances, not just shuffle the deck. What do you think? Do you see any potential upside to this trade?
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