The Colorado Avalanche could enter the sweepstakes of St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn ahead of the deadline. According to Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette, Colorado could pursue Schenn to solidify its second-line center role,

The Blues' playoff chances are looking murky at best, and that has led to some trade speculation involving their captain.

St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn addressed trade speculation for the first time since reports started to emerge linking him to a potential move ahead of the deadline. Speaking on Tuesday, via Lou Korac The Hockey News, the Blues veteran made it clear that he remains committed to the team despite the growing rumors.

The St. Louis Blues captain, a veteran of the NHL who first broke into the league in 2009, knows the drill. The 33-year-old understands it’s that time of the year when names get bandied around in rumors with the trade deadline fast approaching on March 7.

The Edmonton Oilers have been connected to Brayden Schenn of the St. Louis Blues, but that connection doesn't make any sense.

According to Chris Johnston, the Blues are “at least gauging interest” on veteran forward and captain Brayden Schenn. He may not be part of the franchise’s long-term plans, but they aren’t about to give him away in a trade,

St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn has been creating plenty of chatter in the rumor mill as of late. On Feb. 6's episode of TSN Insider Trading, NHL insider Darren Dreger reported that the Blues are testing Schenn's trade market, and the talk surrounding the veteran forward has only increased.

It would be difficult for fans of the St. Louis Blues to imagine life without their captain Brayden Schenn. After all, he was instrumental in the franchise’s first and only Stanley Cup victory to date in 2019.