I don't think STL bites. The value is good but doesn't really address their biggest need (a skilled center). They are also in win now mode. I don't expect them to value prospects and futures as much as other organizations might.
Yeah, you make a good point.
That said, I think Nyquist/Tatar helps their forwards quite a bit even if they aren't centers...if they are set on trading him this year we really just have to hope that no one else offers them a similar package including a center. I think that's a fair hope, there's really not that many teams that would offer that. I've seen a couple MTL proposals including Galchenyuk, I just can't see MTL trading for more defense.
Edmonton would probably be the other obvious team, but they were apparently pretty reluctant to trade RNH for Jones so not sure if Shattenkirk changes that.
I'm fine if we miss out on him due to the reasons you said, as long as Holland actually makes an offer. Can't really do much after that.