Kevin Shattenkirk

**Kevin Michael Shattenkirk** (born January 29, 1989) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played parts of 8 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, and Boston Bruins. Outside of the NHL, Shattenkirk also played for TPS of the SM-liiga.

Shattenkirk is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Lightning in 2020. He is also a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2015.

## Career
Before playing in the NHL, Shattenkirk played parts of three years with the Boston University Terriers of Hockey East. He had a successful time with the Terriers. He finished his rookie season scoring 4 goals and recording 17 assists for 21 points in 40 games. Shattenkirk was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team for his efforts. The next season, he was named an AHCA East Second-Team All-American and was also named to the All-Hockey East Second Team.

He was drafted 14th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2007 NHL entry draft. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Lake Erie Monsters. On November 4, 2010, Shattenkirk made his NHL debut in a 3–1 loss against the Vancouver Canucks. On November 12, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a David Jones goal in a 5–1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On November 17, Shattenkirk scored his first NHL goal against Antero Niittymäki in a 4–3 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks.

On February 18, 2011, the Avalanche traded Shattenkirk along with Chris Stewart and either a 2011 or 2012 conditional second-round draft pick to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Erik Johnson, Jay McClement, and either a 2011 or 2012 conditional first-round draft pick. On June 26, 2013, Shattenkirk signed a four-year, $17 million contract to stay with the Blues. On January 10, 2015, Shattenkirk was selected for his first All-Star Game.

On February 27, 2017, the Blues traded Shattenkirk along with Pheonix Copley to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Brad Malone, Zach Sanford, a 2017 first-round draft pick and a 2019 second-round draft pick. He scored 2 goals and recorded 12 assists for 14 points in 19 games with the Capitals.

On July 1, 2017, Shattenkirk signed a four-year, $26.65 million contract to join the New York Rangers. On January 19, 2018, Shattenkirk was forced to miss the season because he needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He played parts of two seasons with the Rangers. On July 31, 2019, the Rangers decided to buyout Shattenkirk's contract and he became a free agent.

On August 5, 2019, Shattenkirk signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract to join the Tampa Bay Lightning. He helped the Lightning when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, and New York Islanders. They went on to defeat the Dallas Stars four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup.

On October 9, 2020, Shattenkirk signed a three-year, $11.7 million contract to join the Anaheim Ducks. He spent parts of three seasons with the Ducks.

On July 1, 2023, Shattenkirk signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract to join the Boston Bruins. He scored 6 goals and recorded 18 assists for 24 points in 61 games during his only season for the Bruins.

On December 10, 2024, Shattenkirk announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.

## References
## Other websites 
*