I don't think it's enough for Ekholm. NSH would be able to get a very good return for Ekholm if they decide to trade him - 40+ points, top 2 defenseman, pp and pk, makes < $4m during flat cap seasons.

DeBrusk + Lauzon make sense, but Ritchie is unnecessary and there would likely need to be picks added by BOS as well.

A 2nd?

DeBrusk, Lauzon (though I'd prefer Vaak), and a conditional 2nd that turns into a 1st if BOS makes the 2nd round of the playoffs or something.

Take out Ritchie add a 2nd or 3rd id say. With the ufa market so cheap taking moore even for a 4th is probably not enough.

Bs have to find 1D or they wasting their time in division with Tampa .. and Toronto and Montreal close .. I like trade above but probably costs Debrusk and #1 D prospect vaakatien ..