sentences:  The Rangers received winger Mike Peluso from the Blues as compensation.While Pleau presided over the Blues' winning the President's Trophy in 1999–2000, the Blues steadily declined over the next few seasons, culminating in finishing dead last in the league in 2005–06, missing the playoffs for the first time in 25 years and for only the fourth time in franchise history.Following the season, the Blues were sold to Dave Checketts.