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St. Louis has been hot of late, there are better options in FA and they do not cost them a top defensemen.
Ottawa will have their pick of cap floor options, many which are cheaper and will give them something in return.
Lastly Arizona is putting together a good team, with ypung players with entry level contracts coming to an end, and will not be able to absorb that Marleau cap hit. Also they will want a young player like a Dermont or Sandin if they were to make this deal, not picks.