Quoting: OkMan
Doesn’t come close to netting you Ekholm
It may not be enough, but it is definitely close. He's 32, and while still solid, he's only slowing down. With three years left at a $6.25m cap hit, NSH would be wise to get what they can for him now.
Quoting: EvanderKanesLawyer
Yeah.. still doesn’t matter.
Ekholm is 32, he doesn’t even fit the plans of the CBJ rebuild. Wouldn’t make sense for them to move their first for him, because that’s what Poile would part with if it had to trade Ekholm.
Not everyone has to be in their mid-20s to fit the CBJ plan. They need some veterans too with Nyquist (FA) and Voracek (LTIR) most likely gone next year. CBJ also need a steady vet or two on the blueline with the imminent departure of Gavirkov. Ekholm would be a good bridge to have until Mateychuck or Svozil are ready to step in.
I like the moves. I'm sure Jarmo is looking at how he can flip some young guys this summer in order to bring a more experienced vet or two in on the blue line.
Ekholm and Chychrun are good targets, I also think McDonaugh, Dunn, Theodore, Ferraro and Lidell could all maybe be had in the summer. Vlasic or OEL could be possible options with retention.