Athanisiou is the antithesis of what Boston seeks out in players. I would bet my life savings that he never plays there.

Trades are ok. Overpay for Ekholm. But sometimes thst’s ok if it gets what you need and you are willing to. Still think they pass though.

Rather take the $ you spent on those 2 and give it to Granlund.

2nd line is really bad. As you say the 3rd line is one of the best in the league but it’s really your 2nd.

I would rather just have stud or seny be that stop gap for pasta

In case you didn't hear, Kings acquired Maata. No room for 3x37thDMoore...

While they're not in competing mode taking on a contract that won't burden them when they're ready to contend for a 2nd rounder is super positive though

No reason to be finicky about minor roster nuances

Worst case they blossom early and it's a bit onerous

NSH declines. Other than the 1st, there isn't anything there they need.

The cumulative worth > need almost always

Eks is nearing UFA and they're not contending atm

Perfect time to unload established assets for futures

It would be absolutely bonkers to not accept that package for him it's literally *four* 1st round picks, I've seen that package offered for all stars retained

Sorry but the myopia on this site melts my brain 🥴

I'm absolutely open to trading Ekholm before the expansion draft. Regardless of how NSH's season goes, from an asset management perspective it's the logical move. Four 1sts for Ekholm is an overpay I'd jump at. Not for this return though. Three underwhelming players aren't the same as three 1st round picks, just because they were drafted there once upon a time.

Would you trade Ekholm to BUF for Okposo (7th overall), Skinner (7th OA), Lazar (17th OA) & a 1st?