Blues ink D Shattenkirk to 4-year deal
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The St. Louis Blues have kept one of their burgeoning talents in the fold, signing defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year contract.
The 24-year-old was slated to become a restricted free agent on July 5.
Shattenkirk ranked second among Blues defensemen with 23 points (5g, 18a) while playing all 48 games this past season.
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The Blues acquired the former first-round pick in a trade with Colorado on Feb. 19, 2011.
In 201 career games, Shattenkirk, who was taken 14th overall by the Avalanche in 2007, has compiled 23 goals and 109 points.