I have never seen Eklund be right about anything. Ever.

In Fact, if he writes it, it probably isn't happening. Ever.

I saw one about the Bruins and del zotto. At first I was like "No" then I realized it was from him and 100% fabricated.

I would wager that "Roster Players" was used because this is a fabricated rumour that Eklund made up to get clicks. Which is also the only thing he pedals in.

But if we are doing this as an exercise in what ifs, then I would guess that a pending FA isn't the target Ottawa would want back. Likely would want someone who can help them with their rebuild and a 1st rounder.

I don't think Simmonds is involved unless a 3 team trade.

Eklund is a royal joke, The guy has never been right in his life. Odds are the Flyers aren't making the playoffs. So now way Stone is dealt there. And fat chance that Simmonds waives to a non-playoff team like Ottawa.

Stone returns only a UFA who walks at the end of the year? No that won't happen.

Think Konecny plus for Stone. Not just whatever you think is disposable.

The article says that according to Eklund’s “source, Philadelphia feels confident about an extension

The ONLY thing I’ve seen him get right is McDonagh