Quoting: deys3232
Thats why I added Johnsson who is the same player/slightly better, Holl who is a decent shut down guy and a 2nd rounder.
Thats 2 middle 6 forwards, a bottom 4 defenseman and a top 60 pick for a top pair defenseman and a 4th liner
I like Kapanen because I think there's still a little more untapped potential with him. It's not a sure thing, but I like the odds.
Johnsson is actually the least desirable piece for NSH. More of a redundant piece on the Preds. A little older, more expensive than Kapanen, and a UFA at the end of his deal, unlike Kapanen where you'd retain his rights.
Holl would be useful for NSH for a year, but he's got a new 3 yr deal. He's a nice player, but I'd like him more if he were 3-4 years younger. NSH's D core is getting a little old. Any new additions with some term would preferably be younger than Holl.
2nds are always nice, but 2022 is so far away Seattle will have announced their team's name by then.
I really can't think of anything from the Leafs that would make sense for Ekholm, from a Preds perspective, that Toronto would consider parting with. I don't think they're the best trading partners, in this case.