Some St. Louis Blues fans do not want to hear it. They want to play the kids and let them earn their lumps and learn from their mistakes. They don’t want to add any more veterans for the sake of it.
That argument cannot be discarded completely. The Blues do have some talented, young players coming up through the ranks.
We don’t necessarily need more players holding them back or taking up spots. However, if a veteran can come in and contribute, then it is more than worth it.
Before we jump into the case for Justin Williams, let us discuss the case against simply handing the reigns over to the kids again.