SALLIEMAN5: Gordo; I noticed that Miroslav Satan was not picked up on waivers yesterday, any chance he could help the scoring on this team at a cheap price? Also, what are the Blues going to do for a back-up goalie? If Mason goes down or starts to get tired they could be in real trouble. I think the Blues realized yesterday that with a strong draft this summer and if they don't make the playoffs, their pick could be a pretty good player (and hopefully an offensive player.
Thanks.

Jeff Gordon: I watched Satan a lot this year with the Pens. He's OK with really dynamic linemates, but he isn't a real difference maker at this late stage of his career. That's why Pittsburgh put him on waivers and went after Kunitz and Guerin. I'd pass on that.

I found it interesting that Gerber moved on waivers. I like Legace more, but maybe that is just personal. For now, the Note is exposed at the back-up goaltender spot -- assuming that they really don't want Manny back in the group. I'm a big Bishop fan, but it appears he is a year away.

I agree on the draft: Take a forward first! The Note is stacked up on D and it appears Jake Allen is on track to compete for goaltending work in a few years.

netboy65: Hey Gordo!
Thanks for doing this extra Blues chat! I'm very relieved that we didn't mortgage the future just to get Pronger. That being said, before next year or at least the near future, we're going to have quite the glut of young talent coming through. Now if they want to put a package together for say Kolvachuk down in Atlanta that would be great! What do you think?

Jeff Gordon: That is every fan's dream, to land that one explosive offensive player to build around. I believe the Blues could be fine without a 100-point guy if Berglund, Oshie, Perron, Backes, Eller, et al keep developing.

There has been some chit-chat about a Kovalchuk-for-Malkin deal, since Evgeni would flourish as a true No. 1 center on a lesser team and Crobsy would love to have a gunner on his flank.ues

If the Blues bundle up some future commodities for a veteran impact guy, I'd like to see them add a proven scorer up front with some character or a younger high-end goaltender to team with Mason. It's up to the coaching staff to get a big return on the huge money already invested on D.

Bert: Gordo- with the Blues looking set now, and in the future at Defense, what kind of forward can they bring in during Free Agency? They have a lot of great young players, but you can only be so young.

Jeff Gordon: The top forwards looking to cash in include Marian Gaborik, Mike Cammalleri, Martin Havlat (who is working on a new deal in Chicago), Marian Hossa (who wants to stay in Motown), Johan Franzen (ditto), Ales Kotalik (an interesting power-play point man). A better bet would be to deal for a player about to cash in as a restricted free agent, like a Phil Kessel.

Griff21: Little disappointed with the deadline moves but happy at least we didnt give up perron or oshie. One glaring hole I was hoping they would address ( trade or waiver pickup ) was a goalie. are we still looking in that direction or do they think bishop can handle the playoff push

Jeff Gordon: Goaltender is still a near-term issue. There are lots of veterans still waiting to be claimed on waivers, if it came to that. For next year, the team definitely needs to add a second goaltender to support Mason while Bishon and Allen progress.

Griff21: PHX Is looking pretty good they gave up some good guys but got a nice return. pens did well too. so 3 questions

which team did the best at the deadline ?

which was your favorite trade?

what do you think was the worst trade?

Jeff Gordon: which team did the best at the deadline ? I like Calgary getting Jokinen. Keenan had the guy before, so I see him being happier in Calgary than he was in Phoenix. Leopold gives them some depth at defense. Phoenix did well in its sell-off, replicating some of the Blues' earlier success on that front.

which was your favorite trade? Pittsburgh gave up nothing, really, to get Guerin. Getting the Islanders to take a conditional pick (as low as a fifth) for a pretty useful player was a great stroke.

what do you think was the worst trade? I know the Blackhawks had a surplus on D, but I liked James Wisniewski this year coming back from his injury. Chicago should have locked him up and moved somebody else to get a checking forward.