The St. Louis Blues have a number of former players currently based in Detroit, including David Perron, Robby Fabbri, and Ville Husso, who were part of the Detroit Red Wings last season. This situation has created a distinct Blues influence within their former Central Division rival’s team, with Perron and Fabbri notably making significant contributions.

Looking ahead, Detroit has several players set to become unrestricted free agents this summer, raising the possibility that the Blues may reciprocate by signing players from the Red Wings. While signing three players might be ambitious, adding two forwards and a defenseman could notably enhance St. Louis’ performance compared to last season.

Although these players may not be considered game-changers, they would serve to bolster areas of weakness in the Blues’ lineup from the previous season.

Christian Fischer, W.

Christian Fischer’s addition to the Blues may not directly address their scoring challenges, but he would enhance their physicality and disruptive presence on the ice. St. Louis struggled in these aspects last season, leading to a high volume of shot attempts against them due to their lack of physicality and intimidation.

Fischer’s aggressive style could compel opponents to make errors under pressure, potentially leading to turnovers and scoring opportunities for the Blues. While he may not log extensive ice time, averaging just 11:24 per game, his impact goes beyond traditional statistics, particularly in influencing opponents’ decision-making and creating chances for his teammates.

Additionally, Fischer’s presence could bolster the Blues’ penalty kill, an area where they underperformed previously. Despite not being a frequent participant in shorthanded situations, his defensive contributions could help improve the team’s penalty-killing efficiency.

By potentially signing Fischer and addressing their scoring needs with other acquisitions, the Blues could benefit from a more well-rounded roster. The availability of unrestricted free agents from the Red Wings presents an opportunity for St. Louis to strengthen their team in multiple areas for the upcoming season.