Jordan Binnington linked to NHL trade rumors

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has emerged in trade speculation following a decline in performance. While the 33-year-old was instrumental in the Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup victory, he has recently transitioned to a backup role behind Joel Hofer.

Binnington currently holds a 1-3-1 record with a .851 save percentage this season, significantly trailing Hofer, who maintains a .919 save percentage. Binnington is in the final season of a six-year, $36-million contract with a $6-million annual salary cap hit and possesses a 10-team no-trade list.

Insider Elliotte Friedman reported that there is noise regarding Binnington’s availability on the trade market. However, despite goaltending challenges facing the New York Rangers, Friedman indicated that the Rangers are not currently looking to acquire the veteran netminder.