Blues Trade Picks for Center Depth

The St. Louis Blues pulled off a bold draft strategy, trading away two first-round picks to land center Mason McTavish — and they’re not done yet. With picks 11 and 16, they selected Tynan Lawrence, a gritty two-way forward from BU, and Maddox Dagenais, a versatile junior center with size and upside. Lawrence’s injury struggles didn’t deter the Blues — they see him as a projectable fit in their system. Dagenais offers flexibility, capable of playing center or wing, and could become a key piece. With nine more picks left — though no second-round selection — the Blues are clearly focused on building depth at center, signaling a long-term, strategic rebuild. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/055877fb50811388