Bold headline: Blues trade target Colton Parayko to Sabres, but it hinges on Parayko’s consent.
The St. Louis Blues have reportedly reached a deal to move defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, with final approval still needed from Parayko himself due to a no-trade clause in his contract. The agreement is contingent on his agreement to waive that clause, and Parayko’s contract runs through 2030 with a $6.5 million cap hit.
At this stage, the exact return for Parayko hasn’t been disclosed.
Parayko, 32, has long been the Blues’ top defenseman, yet this season he has struggled to replicate his earlier form. After posting career highs with 16 goals and 36 points in 2024-25, he has tallied 1 goal and 14 points over 58 games in the 2025-26 campaign and owns a minus-14 rating.
This story is developing; updates will follow.
Mar 4, 2026
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