You really don't want Shattenkirk, do you? With that package? You could wait & sign him UFA next year, or risk other team sending a great package for him with a conditional pick and giving him a great extension offer prior to his UFA in 2017. Step up Or step aside.

Think it's more to do with the fact that Shat supposedly said he'd only re-sign with the Rangers. At that point, no need to overpay for him if he can just come here as a UFA next year. Better that STL gets something, then him just walking away next year. Also, Klein can be a 2nd pairing dman and Fast has played top line bc AV doesn't know how to make a line, but Fast will be a possible 40 point guy. Most likely in the 30s, but may be able to get 40 once. He had 30 last year. He's really good on the PK as well.