Former Boston Bruins officially signed by a contender? It's been confirmed by an insider
Kevin Shattenkirk's pedigree speaks for himself, as a Stanley Cup champion, with a two-way defensive playing style.
It would make sense, he'd be an affordable addition for a Stanley Cup contender and it sounds like he could end up in Edmonton.
With the team moving on from Cody Ceci, trading him to the Sharks, and letting Philip Broberg stay in St. Louis they'll need additional talent in order to give them the best shot to make a deep playoff run again.
While the team did get Ty Emberson in trade and would sign Josh Brown, the Oilers need help on the right side of the defense.
The Oilers need to consider a PTO or an AAV that is affordable, which could be a role Kevin Shattenkirk could fill.
He could be a great option on the 2nd or 3rd pairing instead of Troy Stecher or Josh Brown, after having a great season in Boston.
The veteran scored 24 points, playing 61 games, with 15:47 TOI and 11 of his points came on the power-play, where he could be a significant add.
He also is great at blocking shots, with 85 and 63 hits on top his respectable stat line.
He's a Stanley Cup champion, with great offensive potential and a responsible defensive play style. He plays a physical game and provides a better game than Josh Brown or Troy Stecher could provide for the Oilers.
The Oilers should consider signing the UFA or at least offer him a PTO.
| POLL | ||
Should the Oilers sign Shattenkirk? | ||
| Yes | 44 | 73.3 % |
| No | 16 | 26.7 % |
| List of polls | ||
