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Darren Dreger was on Toronto’s TSN 1050 on Tuesday afternoon.

On how Kevin Shattenkirk has been floated around in trade speculation, on if the Leafs should try that route, and on if there has actually been any talk of Shattenkirk, or if that’s them just making it all up:

“No, no. There’s lot of talk. Boston, I know, offered a draft pick, a first-round draft pick, for Kevin Shattenkirk. My understanding is that the Blues may want to take one more run at extending him. He has another year left on his contract. And if they’re unable to do that, then they’re going to start keenly listening to some of that interest. Boston is right up there. The Edmonton Oilers would love to get their hands on Kevin Shattenkirk.

“I know the Toronto Maple Leafs feel like they need another top-4 d-man. They’d prefer a 3-2 guy, but top-4 is fine. I believe that Toronto is going to be creative in how they acquire that defensemen. So I’m sure that they’ve scoured the league to look for a misfit type of player, a guy who might be undervalued in his current organization that just needs a fresh start. Or they may look at free agency.

“So Lou Lamoriello and the management team in Toronto are going to look at all options, and I’m sure Shattenkirk is on that list.”

Source: TSN 1050/ Transcript: Nichols

Dreger: Bruins offered first-round pick for Shattenkirk