St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has revealed a surprising twist in the recent trade saga surrounding Ottawa Senators star forward Brady Tkachuk. According to Armstrong, the Blues did indeed express interest in acquiring Tkachuk, but unfortunately for them, they weren't among the four teams that made it onto the young winger's preferred trade list. Tkachuk's desire to land with one of those four teams was a major factor in the Senators' decision-making process, ultimately leading to his trade to the Calgary Flames. The news is a significant development in the Tkachuk trade story, shedding light on the Blues' role in the negotiations and the factors that influenced the Senators' choice of destination for their prized player.

Doug Armstrong: Blues inquired about Brady Tkachuk but weren’t on his 4-team trade list  The New York Times