Blues Cut Ties With Drouin via Waiver Buyout

The St. Louis Blues have placed Jonathan Drouin on waivers for a buyout, marking the end of what became an increasingly uncomfortable marriage between player and organization. This move signals the Blues are willing to absorb financial pain to clear cap space and reset their forward group. Drouin's departure opens questions about what the Blues' actual competitive window looks like and whether they're pivoting toward a rebuild.