Insider predicts talented defenseman will walk away from his team.

A very interesting tidbit of information today from ESPN insider Pierre LeBrun.

In a recent article for ESPN,m LeBrun stated his belief that highly talented defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will not be re-signing with the St. Louis Blues prior to the end of the season, or ever for that matter. 

From Lebrun:

I don’t see him re-signing. But the Blues are still a contender. Barring a trade where the Blues get a player in return who would have as much impact on this season as Shattenkirk, I think the Blues are comfortable allowing him to play out his deal, hopefully help the team win a Cup, and then if he walks July 1, that’s cap space that can be used elsewhere.

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As you can see from his comments, LeBrun believes that the Blues will not trade him prior to the deadline should they remain in contention for the Stanley Cup, a move that would see Shattenkirk walk at the end of the season.

While it's far too early to predict where he could end up, a defenseman of his skill level, and at his age, rarely become available as free agents, and that could mean a frenzy come free agency.