Wednesday's Trade Deadline is fast approaching and teams are making decisions on whether to buy, sell, and decide which players can make the biggest difference and hold the greatest value. Check out today's trade rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat.

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Available for Rent

Kevin Shattenkirk has spent most of the season on the St. Louis Blues’ trade block, and, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, three potential trades have fallen through over the past eight months on contract negotiations.

The Blues have attempted to create a deal involing a long-term contract for Shattenkirk with a new team to maximize their return for the defenceman. However, McKenzie notes deals with the Edmonton Oilers (over the summer), and two other teams (one in November and one in the last month) fell through because Shattenkirk could not reach a contract agreement.

According to McKenzie, the latest offer to Shattenkirk was believed to be a seven-year deal worth $42 million contract with a $6 million AAV.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the offer is believed to have come from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Now, with finding a suitor who is willing to meet Shattenkirk’s price unlikely, the Blues are looking to trade the defenceman as a rental for the playoffs.

Shattenkirk, who will hit the open market on July 1, is playing in the final season of a four-year, $17 million contract ($4.25 million AAV). He does not have a no-trade clause.

McKenzie wonders whether the New York Rangers could be a fit for the defenceman. However, the price remains high - estimated at a first-round pick, a strong prospect, and another element - and the Rangers may not be able to fit Shattenkirk under the cap.