Griff21: Figured we woulda moved Woywitka. hes been average at best this season and recently just made some costly mistakes and looked so out of place. he wouldnt fetch much ( possibly another team's castoff)but at least open up the spot to a guy who can handle playing here.

Jeff Gordon: Move Woywitka where? Every team has depth guys like that. Next year, the Blues need to get their top guys on the ice and not have so many depth guys logging big minutes.

kingoftruth: Hey Jeff,

When does Pronger's contract expire? Could the Blues make a play for him as a free agent?

Jeff Gordon: In a year, the Blues could take a run at him. Or they could try to acquire him this summer and extend him. Trouble is, the bidding could be more fierce this summer than it was this week.

Griff21: mckee is a great shot blocker last 2 games he had 20+ blocks , but he does little else. at his current( & high ) salary nobody really wants him. In the new NHL can teams ship cash in deals along with players?
thats about the only way we can get rid of him

Jeff Gordon: The cap rules are dicey. GMs would love to see cap/cash considerations included in deals, but there would be widespread abuse.

netboy65: One more,

Have you heard any specifics on what JD turned down for Tkachuk?

Jeff Gordon: The top price for players like Tkachuk was a second-round pick plus a young player. As J.D. said, there were a combination of players and picks on the board. But without a good first-round pick up for grabs -- or a forward that the hockey guys really loved -- why make the deal?

teddy daniels: Gordo,
On our fan forums and even in some columns we all accept that we can't hold on to all of your young talent. My question is, why not? Here's a list of past teams to win the cup: Red Wings, Ducks, Hurricanes, Lightening, Devils, Red Wings. Did any of these teams make blockbuster deals at the deadline that mortgaged their future down the line? Thanks

Jeff Gordon: Yeah, it's not like the Blues have reached a saturation point at any one position -- as the Cards have in the outfield. If Pietrangelo, Cole, Polak and E. Johnson all pan out on defense, great. If Junland and Strachan pan out, great. If that means that Davidson has trade leverage down the road, great.

In the meeantime, pile up the assets. The Blues have made progress, but they aren't there yet. They had some terrible drafts earlier this decade.