Trade chatter around St. Louis Blues goalie John Binnington picked up quietly last week after a tough outing in a 1-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks and a heated moment on the bench that quickly went viral.

Binnington allowed two goals on just five shots before being pulled only 10 minutes and 24 seconds into the first period. As he skated off the ice, cameras caught him having a very animated exchange with head coach Jim Montgomery. While outbursts between goalies and coaches are not rare, this one stood out because of the timing and the Blues’ ongoing struggles due to injuries.

The incident was later discussed on The Chris Johnston Show, where NHL insider Chris Johnston and analyst Julian McKenzie talked about the situation. During the discussion, McKenzie pointed out that Binnington’s inci

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