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In a blockbuster move shaking the NHL landscape, the St. Louis Blues have traded veteran goaltender Jordan Binnington to the Dallas Stars, ending an era that once delivered the city its first Stanley Cup.

Sources confirm Binnington was “the odd man out” in St. Louis’s goalie plans after the team committed to a younger tandem in net. But the bigger shock came not on the trade wire—but in the locker room chat Binnington left behind.

Shortly after news of the deal broke, Binnington sent a pointed and emotional message to Blues head coach Jim Montgomery and the entire roster.

> “I’ll always be grateful for 2019 and the Cup run. But let’s be real—the hunger hasn’t been there. Complacency killed us. I hope you guys figure it out before it’s too late

Players and staff were reportedly stunned by the candor of the farewell note, which was quickly leaked to social media.

The deal sends Binnington to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a second-round pick and veteran netminder Scott Wedgewood. Dallas, seeking stability in net for a playoff push, welcomed the 31-year-old with open arms.

> “We’re thrilled to add Jordan’s championship pedigree,” said Stars GM Jim Nill. “He’s proven he can steal games when it matters most.”

Blues coach Jim Montgomery, himself under pressure after another uneven season, chose a measured response:

> “Jordan gave this city everything he had. We respect his honesty, even if we don’t agree with all of it. We’re focused on moving forward.”

The hockey world immediately erupted with debate. Blues fans were divided, with some praising Binnington for “telling the truth” and others blasting him as “unprofessional on the way out.”

Meanwhile, Dallas fans celebrated acquiring a goalie who famously backstopped the Blues to their first-ever Cup in 2019, hoping he can rekindle that magic in Texas.

Binnington leaves St. Louis as one of the most memorable goalies in franchise history. Undrafted and once overlooked, he famously declared “Do I look nervous?” before leading a magical 2019 Cup run.

But the following years were marked by inconsistency, controversy, and team struggles, making his trade both inevitable and emotional.

As Binnington heads south to Dallas, one question lingers in St. Louis:

Was he wrong about the Blues’ complacency—or just the only one willing to say it?