It's believed EDM has traded Nilsson to STL in exchange for a mid-round draft pick. Possibly a 4th or 5th rounder.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 27, 2016
Looks like Anders the Giant will head to St.Louis to play backup for Jake Allen and the playoff bound Blues. The big Swede was scheduled to play tonight versus the Ducks but was relegated to backup right before the game and the same happened with the Oilers no.1 goalie in Bakersfield. Laurent Brossoit was supposed to start tonight but was told he wouldn’t be right before the game….Dun dun dunnnnn!
With Brian Elliott going down with an injury this week, the Blues could surely use him but I wonder why they wouldn’t have gone after a guy like James Reimer. Probably price point. But even then, Nilsson’s track record short of a month earlier in the year isn’t good.
Barring a dramatic turn, told Blues will acquire G Anders Nilsson from the Edmonton Oilers for a draft pick. Deal agreed to, but not final.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2016
If all goes as planned, official announcement is expected to be made in the morning. Could be tonight, but was told likely in morning.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2016
I’m surprised the Oilers are getting anything at this point but you never know what a draft pick could turn out to be. Maybe another Brandon Davidson?…
Sounds like #Blues are looking at Nilsson, which is why he didn't start today. They need a backup. #Oilers will get a pick for him.
— Derek Van Diest (@DerekVanDiest) February 27, 2016
Back-up G updates: SJ/STL in market. Sharks may have some interest in BUF's Chad Johnson. Curious to see if EDM's Anders Nilsson in play?
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 27, 2016
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