Dreger: Oilers in discussions with Nashville about Ekholm & Montreal about Edmundson

[5cotland]

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[oXo Cube]

Lebrun was saying the asking price is in the 2 1sts range.

As an Oilers fan I say pay it.

 

[Seachd]

Hopefully they’re not quite as hot for him as Tampa was for Jeannot, but he’d definitely help the Oilers.

 

[PuckG]

How good is Ekholm in his current state?

Makes sense. Seems like the best option available and the most realistic target given the cap hit on EK and Gavrikov not willing to extend.

 

[maplepred]

Oilers could use a guy like ekholm big time. Would hate to see him leave Nashville but I don’t see a better fit than the oil.
Maybe leafs but I feel they will never address their defense issues. Would love to see ek win a cup with mcDavid

 

[Soundgarden]

Yes, burn it down Poile/Trotz.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Having a true #1, two-way dman would really make the Oilers a true contender IMO

 

[Mr Kot]

Are the Preds expecting one of the young D here to go back, or can it be done with the picks?

 

[Seachd]

Yes, burn it down Poile/Trotz.

Burn it right down by trading Ekholm for a 3rd and taking back a bunch of money!

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Elkholm would be by far the Oilers best dman if he goes there.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Wow I thought he'd be basically given away for free given his contract. Similar to how Nashville got McDonagh for almost nothing.

 

[Soundgarden]

Are the Preds expecting one of the young D here to go back, or can it be done with the picks?

Have no idea, Fabbro has been rumored to be moving too so I expect some warm body to come back at least.

 

[Seachd]

Wow I thought he'd be basically given away for free given his contract. Similar to how Nashville got McDonagh for almost nothing.

He just signed that contract, and there’s nothing really wrong with it.

 

[Winston Wolf]

What could go wrong trading for an aging Predators defenseman with a big contract?

 

[Soundgarden]

Wow I thought he'd be basically given away for free given his contract. Similar to how Nashville got McDonagh for almost nothing.

Eh, his contract is fine for a top 4 defenseman playing behind Josi.

 

[AvroArrow]

How good is Ekholm in his current state?

Makes sense. Seems like the best option available and the most realistic target given the cap hit on EK and Gavrikov not willing to extend.

He's solid, I've been wanting in Toronto all year. Still a physical shut down D, plays with an edge, he's mean hits hard and just a defensive stud. He would be a phenomenal fit in Edmonton and I think he'd take a huge load of pressure off Nurse, and that would probably allow him to perform better as well.

I realllllly want him on the Leafs, he's great.

 

[The Safe Play]

I really think the Oilers need a RHD instead. It's easily the weaker side.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Oilers could use a guy like ekholm big time. Would hate to see him leave Nashville but I don’t see a better fit than the oil.
Maybe leafs but I feel they will never address their defense issues. Would love to see ek win a cup with mcDavid

He's not winning a cup with Mcdavid because Jack Campbell isn't that dude.

 

[BonMorrison]

overpay overpay overpay

 

[herzausstein]

How good is Ekholm in his current state?

Makes sense. Seems like the best option available and the most realistic target given the cap hit on EK and Gavrikov not willing to extend.

Very good 2nd pairing that can play 1st pairing for extended periods of time in the event of injuries without looking out of place. Would be a good player to help support nurse on the lefthand side and take some responsibility off his shoulders. Logs usually 20-24 mins a night and can be used on all situations though ideally not in a powerplay unless necessary

 

[The Management]

I think this would be a good pickup for Edmonton. I don't even see the contract as necessarily a bad thing. That's a position they desperately need to improve, and having Ekholm under lock and key means they don't need to deal with this whole song and dance again next year.

 

[Roof Daddy]

Would they take Kulak back as part of the deal? We’d have to move out money to make this work, and some of that money has to come in the form of a Dman. Kulak has been solid, but is probably overpaid by $500k for what he brings.

Kulak + Puljujarvi + 2023 1st + choice of 2024 1st or Borgault. Does that sound right for value?

 

[Seachd]

can be used on all situations though ideally not in a powerplay unless necessary

And with Edmonton, not necessary.

 

[Fren]

Lebrun was saying the asking price is in the 2 1sts range.

As an Oilers fan I say pay it.

They either start paying up and trying to win with McDrai or waste McDrais' prime.

Now or never.

 

[herzausstein]

And with Edmonton, not necessary.

With how their powerplay clicks, i wouldnt mess with it at all