February 27, 2017

Greg Boysen

The Kevin Shattenkirk sweepstakes appears to have a winner and it is the team sitting atop the NHL standings!

According to multiple sources this evening, the St. Louis Blues have agreed to send Shattenkirk to the Washington Capitals. According to Pierre LeBrun of EPSN and TSN, the Caps are sending back their 2017 first-round draft pick, a second-round pick in 2018 and prospect Zach Sanford. The Blues are also retaining a portion of Shattenkirk’s salary, which is believed to be 50%.

Sanford was selected in the second round (61st overall) in 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He has two goals and three points in 26 NHL games this season to go along with 11 goals and 16 points with the Hersey Bears of the AHL. This is his first profession season after two seasons with the Boston College Eagles.

This is essentially the same price the Minnesota Wild paid for Martin Hanzal on Sunday. Who got the better deal?