Blues take Russian winger in fourth round of NHL draft
They use their other three picks on defensemen
They use their other three picks on defensemen
Blues make moves to get younger with trades on busy first day of draft. They select center Robert Thomas of OHL and forward Klim Kostin of KHL.
Once a defensive standout, top pick Robert Thomas became a point-a-game player last season in the OHL.
'I think today was another significant day in what we started a year ago, in trying to transition into a younger group,' says GM Armstrong.
Blues take Klim Kostin, a left wing and center from Dynamo Moscow, with 31st pick
Schenn had 25 goals, 30 assists for Flyers in 2016-17
Blues take Klim Kostin, a left wing and center from Dynamo Moscow, with 31st pick