Alex Ferrario: Hey Gordo,
Now that the trade deadline has passed for the Blues, what are your thoughts for the offseason, who should they go for.
Thanks

Jeff Gordon: The two things we've mentioned here over and over: A goaltender to team with Mason and another offensive threat of some description to add depth and power-play punch.

SCOTT RHEIN: Hello Jeff, Thank You for taking my question. What are your thoughts on the trade deadline. Since we stayed the course and did not move Tkachuk, then what did we do to improve the team? We want to make the playoffs. What about Legace, Mckee, and Hinote? Could we have gotten some draft picks?
Scott

Jeff Gordon: McKee has no trade value because he has another year and another $4 million left on his contract. That is way too much for the type of player he is at this point in his career.

Teams passed on Legace when he went through waivers and there was no real interest in him at the deadline -- even though his contract is expiring. Other goaltenders moved instead.

Hinote could be a handy guy for a playoff team. But, again, there wasn't much to be gained even if another team wanted him.

How do the Blues get better? By playing meaningful games for the last quarter of the season so that the returning players will benefit in 2009-10.

SCOTT RHEIN: I noticed today that we are talking about getting a goalie this summer. What are your thoughts on Craig Anderson of Florida and Scott Clemmenson of New Jersey? Also, did we not have Craig Anderson at one time?
Scott

Jeff Gordon: Anderson came into the league as a Hawks prospect, then moved South. He could be an option. Ditto for Clemmensen, although N.J. could try to lock him up as Brodeur's long-term replacement. But Scott would have to believe Marty is nearing retirement to take a long-term deal in Jersey.

Chris: Gordo,

I was wondering what you thought about the current economic state of not just the Blues, but the NHL altogether. What happens if the salary cap drops significantly in the next year or so? Would any teams be completely screwed because of bad long-term deals being handed out over the last couple of years? i.e. NYR and PHI. Is there a legitimate possibility that teams in weak markets like Florida, Nashville, Colombus, Phoenix, etc. could completely fold and be gone for good if the economy gets worse?

Jeff Gordon: A steep cap reduction would force a lot of teams to scramble. That may not happen for two years -- because the revenue shrinkage may not really hit until next year, when the sponsors fall by the wayside. Teams better plan ahead.

As for the stability of many teams, it's not great. Even the Blues, in this town, are in some long-range peril. The local economy is tough and the ownership group doesn't have extra-deep prospects.

SCOTT RHEIN: One more question Jeff, I read what you said about Satan. I thought he would have been a good pick up. He is close to 20 goals and 20 assists. He is a plus player. He could have been with McDonald, Tkachuk, and Boyes on a line. We then could have the Kid line and the 3rd and 4th we could mix up. Since we are pushing for the playoffs. I thought a player of his skill and plus we would get him for next to nothing. I do not see a lose.
Thank You for your time.
Scott

Jeff Gordon: But . . . playing with Crosby and/or Malkin has put him in an amazing position to score. He has only done OK with that, which is why Pittsburgh made changes. If he played with more ordinary linemates, his produciton would really fall. I saw him a lot this year and I saw him miss a LOT of scoring chances.