Steen AND Shatty? I think Shattenkirk for Nash straight up is pretty fair. I really like that lineup. People thinking the Blues are screwed this year are going to be surprised.

As a realistic Rangers fan, I think you have this trade very wrong. Rangers best scenario looks more like Nash (small salary retention) and a 3rd rounder for Shattenkirk. Nash is declining and has a huge contract. Shattenkirk is a young puck moving defenseman the Rangers love and clearly the Rangers D problems are handcuffing them. Blues hold big leverage in this situation.

There is quite a catch22 situation here. If talking about a 2016 move, then yes St Louis has leverage. Shattenkirk is UFA in 2017, so waiting a year for him, from Ranger standpoint makes sense. All they would need to do is work to clear cap space for him to slot right in. Knowing this, from Blues perspective, reduces their leverage, especially if they know he wants to leave. Very complex.

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