The rumor mill that reads “Kevin Shattenkirk to the New York Rangers” has continuously churned since last year’s trade deadline. Whether it has been analysts speculating over a potential move to his hometown squad or fans drooling over what his presence would mean in the Big Apple, the rumor-driven chatter has simply not stopped.
There is no debating whether Shattenkirk would be a good fit with the Blueshirts. The St. Louis Blues’ blue liner grew up in New Rochelle and has been rumored to have wanted to join the Blueshirts before his career comes to a close. More importantly, the Rangers desperately need a puck-mover who can move up and down the ice in smooth fashion, which is exactly what they lost when they sent Keith Yandle sign packing to Florida.