T.J Oshie Levels Jovanoski

During a 5-2 win over the Coyotes, Blues forward T.J Oshie absolutely crushes Ed Jovanoski.

Oshie has become a huge fan favorite here in St. Louis, and it’s easy to see why – he plays a quick and physical game, while still maintaining impeccable touch in the offensive zone. In only his second year in the NHL, he’s already on pace to break 40 points this season. The North Dakota grad is a standout prospect on a team that’s stocked with promising young players.

Oshie was a coveted player at the deadline – even Blues GM John Davidson admitted that St. Louis was in serious talks with Atlanta before they sent Kovalchuk to New Jersey:

”We had been working at it (Kovalchuk deal) for the better part of the week,” Davidson said. “We had great conversations with Atlanta. We talked to them about various thoughts and ideas and put (a trade proposal) together. It never came to fruition.”

The Devils acquired Kovalchuk from Atlanta in exchange for defenseman Johnny Oduya, rookie forward Niclas Bergfors, junior prospect Patrice Cormier and a first-round draft pick this year.

Davidson said the Thrashers were asking for “a piece or two that we weren’t willing to give up, especially knowing that Kovalchuk is, for now, a rental player.” {STLToday}

It’s probably safe to assume that Atlanta was making a play for Oshie, but that Davidson didn’t want to bite on a deal that would ship out one of his most promising players – even for a guy like Kovalchuk. The Blues, like a majority of the Western Conference teams, chose to stand pat at the trade deadline, opting not to deal any of their future for short-term players.

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