If edmonton is taking the full Cap hit of Ekholm, Barrie is for sure going your way

As a Leafs fan, I’d accept that trade

Ottawa accepts.

Can we just pay for Jeannot instead?

Edmonton will just go after the younger and cheaper Chychrun if that's the asking price for Ekholm.

you can get a 2nd for Jeannot.

That's a very reasonable price for Ekholm. Chych's price is much, much higher.

Legit top 4 D if not top pairing. All you give up is Broberg and a probably mid 20s pick? And you get out of Foegle? That's a good deal for Edmonton.

Very true, Chychrun is younger and cheaper, but his price isn't.
Chychrun will run a team a 1st and an A tier prospect, and thats the MINIMUM. There's a reason no team has bitten on him yet. Ekholm is more affordable in this sense. I'm not comparing the two, just saying.

Zona's asking price starts with 2-1sts they dont want prospects.