Breaking: Early reports suggest Kevin Shattenkirk has been traded.

It may have finally happened.

According to a report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman there has been a trade called placed for a deal between the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk.

No word yet on what the Blues will be getting back in exchnage for Shattenkirk who will presumably be dealt as a rental.

Needless to say the Capitals have already looked like a solid team this season and the addition of this kind of player would make them a massive threat in the post season, we will update you with official confirmation.

More to come.

Update: Jeremy Rutherford also now reporting the trade.

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Lots of rumblings today about WASH having interest in Shattenkirk, we'll see...STL/WASH asking for a trade call..
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 28, 2017

I believe the Blues do have a trade in place for Shattenkirk. It sounds like he's going to Washington.
— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) February 28, 2017