Hes only our trade chip for a couple more months. I guess you have to ask yourself what else Bishop is going to get us? You say he is one of our best trade chips, but if we can't get anything else worth a damn for him the Shattenkirk wine and dine might be worth it.
Agree?
I don't know. Is a second rounder worth bringing Shattenkirk in for a couple of months and have first crack at him? Given the UFA landscape, where it's not unrealistic that he can demand $7m, I'm not sure it's worth the risk. I'd rather try to clear enough space to sign him for $6m and deal Bishop to the highest bidder. If management is cemented into the plan to roll with Vasy anyway.
I mean, the trade could easily wind up with Shattenkirk walking and Bishop leading the Blues on a deep cup run. They're struggling, but they're not in the same position we are. All our focus should be on next year. If we see a miracle in the meantime, great, but we shouldn't be risking anything for one.