Oilers decline

That’s not enough for Ekholm.
I also think the Jets are fine keeping Schmidt. He didn’t have a great season last year, but extenuating circumstances with Van’s season played a role. Schmidt was a top pair guy on Vegas the last time there was a normal regular season.

It’s not an actual trade I made up I was just sending him anywhere

Ekholm is gonna be ufa this upcoming season and Nashville I see are gonna be sellers at the deadline trying to stock up for the draft so we’re not gonna give like a first and top prospect for him the first and niku work fine. And yeah I think Schmidt will work and turn back into Vegas form but this is just in case he doesn’t

I wouldn't be surprised to see Ekholm signed by the TDL. If he isn't and he does come available, you have to remember that there are plenty of teams that would be in on him. A bottom pairing defenseman at best and a mid-late 1st would be beaten by a lot of teams.