Update 10:27pm: TSN’s Frank Seravalli reports that if the Capitals trade Shattenkirk on or before July 1st, the Blues will receive a draft pick in the next draft. That draft pick depends on what the Capitals receive for Shattenkirk. If the Capitals get a 4th round pick or higher, the Blues will receive a draft pick two rounds later than the earliest pick received in the trade. If its a 5th or lower, the Blues will receive a 7th round pick.
Update 10:20pm: After talking with the league on a trade call for over an hour, the St. Louis Blues announce that the trade terms are: Kevin Shattenkirk (39% retained) and Pheonix Copley for 2017 1st, 2019 conditional 2nd, Zach Sanford, and Brad Malone. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that the 2019 2nd round pick is conditioned on either Shattenkirk signing with the Capitals, or if the Capitals reach the Conference Finals and Shattenkirk plays in 50% of the playoff games in the first two rounds.
Update 9:27pm: The Capitals do not have a 2nd round draft pick in either 2017 or 2018. It is possible that the condition is a 2018 2nd round pick if the Capitals acquire one.
Update 9:05pm: St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Jeremy Rutherford confirms that the 2018 2nd round draft pick going back to St. Louis is conditional. Condition terms will follow.
Update 8:54pm: ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Washington is sending St. Louis a 2017 1st round draft pick, a 2018 2nd round draft pick, and forward Zach Sanford. More conditions will follow, but these are the main pieces coming back. This leaves the Capitals with only a 4th, 6th and 7th round pick in the upcoming 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The Blues will also retain some salary, but LeBrun believes it is less than 50%.
The St. Louis Blues are close to trading defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to the Washington Capitals, confirmed by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and seconded by Blues beat writer Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Shattenkirk is in the final year of a four-year deal worth $4.25MM a year. He’s scored 11G and 31A in 61 games for the Blues so far this season, and joins a Washington team that is primed for a deep playoff run. Friedman reported that the two sides are working out a few conditions, but barring a total collapse a trade call is expected soon.
The Capitals have just over $563K in cap space, but Shattenkirk will take up an additional $968K, so moving a contract the other way is required. Washington is already the top team in the league and has the fewest goals allowed. Adding Shattenkirk just makes a great team even better. The pending UFA may slide in to the top spot on Washington’s blueline—displacing John Carlson—or man the 2nd pairing with Dmitry Orlov. Either way, the Capitals have an embarrassment of riches on defense.
It isn’t every year that a playoff-bound team trades away a talented defenseman, but the Blues were determined to get something of value from a player they knew would not re-sign in St. Louis. Last year the Blues gambled on keeping pending UFA David Backes for a playoff run only to see him leave the Blues for nothing in return.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rumored to be involved in a potential deal for Shattenkirk, but TSN’s Craig Custance reports that the Blues’ high price was too high for the Penguins. The Tampa Bay Lightning were also involved in a potential deal six weeks ago, but that fell apart after Shattenkirk refused to sign an extension before hitting free agency.
well. here it is. what did we get back?
1st round pick in ’17, 2nd round pick in ’18 and a prospect by the name of Zach Sanford.
seeing that. thanks. now I gotta dig up some info on Sanford
Sanford’s a solid two-way player. I’ve seen him in Hershey at times this season. He’s a hard worker. He’s responsible in his own zone & has a lot of offensive upside. I think he’ll turn into a very good NHL player
that’s good to hear thanks
Sanfords a pretty good prospect. Good deal on St. Louis’ part.
Wow. That’s A LOT for a playoff rental. But as a Caps fan somewhat desperate for a Cup chance, this is what ALL IN apparently looks like!
Ya if they don’t win the cup this year, or extend Shattenkirk, this trade will hurt. But as of right now, I love the move for them. And I’m a Bruins fan, so I hope he doesn’t sign an extension lol
Shatts will be a Ranger next year.
Just read brad Malone also to stl and Phoenix Copley to caps.
Blues fan here don’t pay attention to to many players outside of STL
What’s the book on Malone?
And Caps fans what are your thoughts on this trade? Did you give up to much or you think you got a steal for Shatty?
Malone started out on fire for Hershey, but slowed down a little offensively. He’s more of an assist guy than a goal scorer. He’s a solid guy on the pk & his good in the locker room. As for the Caps, I think it depends on what they do in the Playoffs. I don’t think Caps fans are going to care what they gave up if they win the Stanley Cup. For me as a Hershey Bears season ticket holder, the return of Copley is huge for our playoff push. We’ve lacked a #1 goalie all season & he’s a serious upgrade in net for us