Eklund Rumor: Shattenkirk to MTL

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

So word on the street (Eklund) is that Montreal has been in the mix for Shattenkirk? I'm no MTL fan, but I'm not sure how RHD, or really any D (other than maybe Top LHD) is really a need for MTL, but hey - it's MTL we're talking about here and they just traded Subban for Weber, so what do I know?

The rumor goes that "There is a key piece that Armstrong has wanted out of Montreal that was a non-starter...but now is, I wouldn't say "in play" yet, but for sure being discussed...even it will take a little more from St Louis."

The only thing on MTL that STL would be willing to add for is probably Galchenyuk. What sayeth you, HFMontreal?


Galchenyuk
2nd


Shattenkirk, signed at 6.5M for NEXT season (this season is at 4.25 or something ridiculous)
Ivan Barbashev (drafted 32, and fits the MTL mold better than Galchenyuk)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...ith-a-Shattenkirk-Update--Habs-and-NJ/1/78514

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[smirob]

So word on the street (Eklund) is that Montreal has been in the mix for Shattenkirk? I'm no MTL fan, but I'm not sure how RHD, or really any D (other than maybe Top LHD) is really a need for MTL, but hey - it's MTL we're talking about here and they just traded Subban for Weber, so what do I know?

The rumor goes that "There is a key piece that Armstrong has wanted out of Montreal that was a non-starter...but now is, I wouldn't say "in play" yet, but for sure being discussed...even it will take a little more from St Louis."

The only thing on MTL that STL would be willing to add for is probably Galchenyuk. What sayeth you, HFMontreal?


Galchenyuk
2nd


Shattenkirk, signed at 6.5M for NEXT season (this season is at 4.25 or something ridiculous)
Ivan Barbashev (drafted 32, and fits the MTL mold better than Galchenyuk)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...ith-a-Shattenkirk-Update--Habs-and-NJ/1/78514

Ecklund is like a seagull, the second we ignore him and stop feeding him he'll go away.

 

[Cenzo_]

Bergevin's head would be found on a spike in downtown MTL

 

[AINEC*]

Which younger, more talented D-man do they have to send to STL?

 

[LastWordArmy]

Hell no to any proposal that involves Galchenyuk....

It doesn't make any sense from a montreal perspective to give up a young, budding potential #1 centre. A guy who broke through for 30 goals last year, for a RHD when the team already has Weber and Petry on the right side. No sense at all. Oh and the guy is entering the final year of his contract? And already told another team (the Oilers) that he wouldn't sign an extension and planned on going to free agency to try his luck.... No... just stop it.

And sorry, Barbashev doesn't fit the montreal mould better than Galchenyuk... a 2nd/3rd line guy for a potential #1... no, just no.

 

[Irishguy42]

Which younger, more talented D-man do they have to send to STL?

McDonagh

Wait a minute...

 

[Frenzy31]

We can now cross of Montreal as a possible destination.

Ek and his click bait. Notice he never brings up small teams when talking big names.

 

[Habsawce]

Shattenkirk would be the most idiotic thing for them to do. Imagine trading from an area of weakness to fill a need that doesn't exist. My word, that would be fun times.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Oh and the guy is entering the final year of his contract? And already told another team (the Oilers) that he wouldn't sign an extension and planned on going to free agency to try his luck.... No... just stop it.

Not saying Galchenyuk is fair value, by this is flat out wrong. At no point has anyone reported that he's said he's going to FA. He just refused to sign long term in Edmonton, which shouldn't be a surprise. Guys don't want to lose constantly.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I will be totally shocked if Shattenkirk agreed to sign long term with Montreal.

I think he either gets traded to Boston or the Rangers and signs long term with either one of those 2 teams. Doubt he would agree to sign with Montreal but that's just my opinion.

 

[BHD]

Eklund is going to link Shattenkirk to everyone before the season even begins.

 

[Mad Brills*]

After subban for weber, galchenyuk for krejci is more appropriate.

 

[V13]

Absolutely not from a MTL pov. If the Habs ever trade Galchenyuk a young potential #1C/top 6 forward would have to come back in return. And at that point it would be pretty pointless to do that instead of just keeping Galchenyuk unless the Habs add for someone superior or with an higher upside than Chucky.

I have no problem with acquiring Shattenkirk but Galchenyuk should be completely out of question

And it's Eklund anyway so this is most likely bunk rumor like 95% of the time.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I read this article, And even Eklund acknowledges that the Rangers, Devils or Bruins would be the more likely spot for Shattenkirk then Montreal.

 

[Dbrownss]

This thread should go well lol.....

 

[Benstheman]

Galchenyuk lol ok.

How about Plekanec and Beaulieu???

And forget it. We don't need Shattenkirk anyway.

pass on.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I read this article, And even Eklund acknowledges that the Rangers, Devils or Bruins would be the more likely spot for Shattenkirk then Montreal.

No he doesn't, he says the Canadiens and Bruins have been the favorites and the Devils have been making a strong push lately.

 

[Frenzy31]

No he doesn't, he says the Canadiens and Bruins have been the favorites and the Devils have been making a strong push lately.

Come on fellow Blues fan. It is Eklund - we know better then to believe anything he writes. No reason to get into an argument over what E says. He is making it up as he goes.

So it doesn't matter if is the Rangers/Islanders/Monkeys/Canadiens - lets just let this thread die please.

 

[MissouriMook]

I don't see Galchenyuk being moved, but apparently (reading the comments on that Eklund blog) Pacioretty might be an acceptable piece, though I have no idea why. If Shatty is moved to MTL, I think it has to be a bigger deal. Something along the lines of:


Shattenkirk (extended @ 7x$6.5M)
Berglund


Pacioretty
Emelin or Markov ($1.75M retained if it is Markov)

Cap wise, the Blues don't really have much wiggle room (around $1M) once the Sobotka contract is added to the roster. This deal would have roughly $8.5M going to the Blues and $8.7M going to the Habs. I think the Blues probably add a 2nd/3rd or a prospect, but if all of the pieces are actually in play I think this is how it has to go down. A LD really isn't a need for the Blues, but MTL is going have to move someone if they bring Shatty in, and it would allow the Blues to improve on LD while subtracting a luxury piece at RD in the process.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Come on fellow Blues fan. It is Eklund - we know better then to believe anything he writes. No reason to get into an argument over what E says. He is making it up as he goes.

So it doesn't matter if is the Rangers/Islanders/Monkeys/Canadiens - lets just let this thread die please.

I agree, the whole rumor is BS and doesn't prove anything, one way or the other.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

No he doesn't, he says the Canadiens and Bruins have been the favorites and the Devils have been making a strong push lately.

Yeah right, There hasn't been any linkage of Shattenkirk to Montreal. Eklund doesn't know what he's talking about his sources are pretty lame at best. Most of the talk now is around either the Rangers or Bruins and the Devils might be involved now because of the Larsson to Edmonton deal.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Yeah right, There hasn't been any linkage of Shattenkirk to Montreal. Eklund doesn't know what he's talking about his sources are pretty lame at best. Most of the talk now is around either the Rangers or Bruins and the Devils might be involved now because of the Larsson to Edmonton deal.

I'm not saying Eklund is credible, he's absolutely not, just that your comment was factually wrong. Eklund didn't say what you said he did.

Montreal was linked early on, but haven't really heard much since.

 

[WrinkledPossum]

Plekanec as the main piece, with more added, on Mtl's side seems like the only thing that would make a little bit of sense. But even then I think a #2 C is more valuable to Montreal than getting Shattenkirk.

I also don't think St. Louis would really want him unless they really are going all in for a cup run this season.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Makes absolutely no sense for Montreal, this trade would be even less respected than the Subban trade.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I'm not saying Eklund is credible, he's absolutely not, just that your comment was factually wrong. Eklund didn't say what you said he did.

Montreal was linked early on, but haven't really heard much since.

When was Montreal linked to Shattenkirk early on, It sure wasn't at the draft the only D man linked to Montreal at the draft was Cam Fowler and the same with Buffalo but Bob Murray wanted those 1st round picks for him and neither Tim Murray or Bergiven would part with them. If Montreal was interested in Shattenkirk it was only a slight interest because Montreal was more interested in Fowler. Maybe that was after a deal couldn't be struck with Shattenkirk then i don't know.