Jordan Kyrou’s summer was different than past offseasons — not because of a move, but because of what didn’t happen. Long rumored in trade talks, Kyrou now has full control of his career after his no-trade clause kicked in on July 1. This power shift means that, for the first time, he alone determines his future in St. Louis. The clause will remain for the next five years of his contract before adjusting to a 15-team list when he turns 32 in 2030-31.
With his future secured, attention turns to his performance on the ice. Last season, Kyrou made noticeable improvements in his overall game. He became more active defensively, showed stronger puck pursuit, battled harder along the boards, and even delivered timely hits. His progress helped the Blues reduce goals and high-danger chances when he was on the ice, posting the best defensive numbers of his career.
Offensively, Kyrou finished with 36 goals — just one short of his career-high 37 set in 2022-23. Unlike that earlier season, when his minus-38 rating overshadowed his scoring, he led the Blues last year with a plus-23. His ability to score consistently has kept him among the league’s top shooters, and the 40-goal mark now looks within reach.
There’s also optimism around his chemistry with linemates Brayden Schenn and Dylan Holloway. Together, that trio outscored opponents 29-14 at even strength and controlled over 56% of expected goals. If the line stays intact for a full season, Kyrou’s scoring numbers could rise even higher.
Advanced stats further highlight his potential. Analytics site MoneyPuck ranked Kyrou as the 13th-best shooter in the league based on conversion rate versus expected goals. Seven of the 12 players ahead of him have recorded 40-goal seasons, suggesting he is on the cusp of joining that group. Should Kyrou reach the milestone, he would become the first Blues player since Vladimir Tarasenko in 2015-16 to score 40 goals, and only the second since Brad Boyes in 2007-08.
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