While there are some hurdles, any player should be made available--with a few exceptions.
The St. Louis Blues, with their 9-12-7 record and 25 standings points, are only two points back...from dead last in the NHL. Things are not going as planned, and it looks like last year's late-season surge was a mirage; this roster just isn't good enough to compete in a loaded Central Division, and it's past time to face reality. It's time to start rebuilding, and that means trading out aging players for future assets: nobody is untouchable at this point.