Is he? I'm not so sure anymore. Regardless, I think the Oilers can sweeten the deal pretty easily to the point St Louis does it. Parayko and Shatty could suffice for a top two on the right for St Louis. The cap savings and ability to finally get a #1 center might be hard to pass up.
I watched St.Louis play Chicago a bit and Pietrangelo was amazing. He gets the puck out of the zone. Not just out like our defencemen do. You know the hail mary around the boards. But to the winger in a manner where said winger doesn't have to interrupt his stride.
That was honestly Chris Prongers greatest skill set. Get the puck in the dzone because he's smart enough and big enough to know where it's going. Then distribute it effectively.
Our team blows monkey chunks when it comes to these. Our d-men are either smart and small or fast and dumb or big and slow.
I'd trade that 1st for Pietrangelo in a heart beat. I'd add too. It would be a painful trade but a necessary one.
Still doubt St.Louis even contemplates it with Shattenkirk's pending ufa.
It's so freaking hard to get players of their Calibre damnit.
That's why we'll probably make the pick. No one gives up players like him.