What happened: The St. Louis Blues are exploring ways to add young talent as they shape their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season. A Yahoo NHL piece outlines three under-25 trade options the organization could pursue. No deal is reported as imminent.

Why it matters: Adding cost-controlled players under 25 would give the Blues a longer competitive window and more flexibility against the cap. It fits a broader offseason in which St. Louis has weighed draft and roster moves, including trade chatter around current core pieces.

What to watch: Watch whether St. Louis converts any of the floated U-25 targets into a concrete deal as the offseason trade and free-agency window opens.