That retention on Ekholm cost a lot more, maybe another 1st even.

I heard a rumor, unsubstantiated that the Isaac Ratcliffe to NSH deal for futures, is part of a larger conversation around Ekholm (no retention) for Sanheim (resigned at similar salary long term, younger though) kind of deal, (bit more added in to make it work).

Hmm. I don’t mind that with the retention. Do you think Nashville would retain that much for 3 more seasons? It’s just if they want to be a competitive team, they may need that 3M.

They traded for Ellis too so that would be funny if they actually got Ellis and Ekholm from NSH lol

For the 1st and a good prospect like Bourgault I personally would

Okay, yah, I probably would pull the trigger too. The oilers need to win now, not later, and Ekholm is a good defence man. I definitely rather him over Erik Karlsson.

Agreed, I think that's a no brainer with that much retained.

Glad we are on the same page! It would suck to lose Bourgault, but you gotta pay in order to win. The retention shocked me, but hey, I like it! Have a great day everyone!