He's a generational talent and there no doubt if he was traded a new contract would have to be in place before hand to maximize the return.
Generational is thrown around too much, but yes he’s a very good player. Yes a new contract would help the return.
Saying that doesn’t change the facts:
- He’s going to be 29 yrs old when current contract ends.
- Coming off a major injury/surgery and isn’t the same old EK.
- Wants a massive new contract, think about 10+ million for 8 years.
- Gutting our team to get even a signed EK doesn’t make us a better team.....it makes us worse. Trading a 23 yrs old 2-3rhd & 21 yr offensive star that drives our offence and a 1st rd pick which are our life blood all for a #1D that’s 27 yrs old makes no sense.
- We have no replacement for Ehlers in our system or anyone even remotely close.
- Filling a need/want by creating an equally big hole/need isn’t progress. It’s at best a lateral move.
Makes no sense, easy pass from me. Let some other team cripple their lineup to get him.