Rumor: Ekblad available

[Mickey the mouse]

I disagree. A Mid 50,s point winger is equal to a number 3 defenceman and Puljujarvi is going gangbusters right now in Europe right now and looks like he could be a decent player when he comes over next season.

Liga is a lower league than AHL.

Puju was going Gangbusters in Liga before he was drafted !

 

[BB06]

I disagree. A Mid 50,s point winger is equal to a number 3 defenceman and Puljujarvi is going gangbusters right now in Europe right now and looks like he could be a decent player when he comes over next season.

Boeser career PPG averages out to 65pts/82 games. I’d easily take that production over nurse who is a mess in his own end.

 

[Scintillating10]

You need to go read up on Ekblad. A LOT.

Not same player since Byron concussion

 

[Laus723]

Not same player since Byron concussion

So you haven’t watched him and haven’t looked up anything about him either. Got it.

 

[Scintillating10]

So you haven’t watched him and haven’t looked up anything about him either. Got it.

Looked like lost a step on playoffs. Big drop in goal scored, 7.5m. Too much risk

 

[BKarchitect]

Ekblad has probably been overrated or hyped the previous couple of seasons but based on his improved play this season and the comments in this thread, the pendulum has swung a full 180. He absolutely seems underrated at this point. It’s to be expected, public perception at HFB always lags behind actual play a season or two (Unless you are the new hotness or in a big/successful market). Ekblad has had his ups and downs but he’s a stud.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Looked like lost a step on playoffs. Big drop in goal scored, 7.5m. Too much risk

Ya stay away, FLA will have to burden themselves with his poor play for the next 5 years.
MON can do way better looking for a better RD.
Maybe offer up Domi for Seth Jones.

 

[Laus723]

Looked like lost a step on playoffs. Big drop in goal scored, 7.5m. Too much risk

Lol, no he didn’t. Two, his point production was up this season, and he didn’t play on the top PP unit.

And Byron concussed Weegar, when did he hit Ekblad?

 

[Scintillating10]

Lol, no he didn’t. Two, his point production was up this season, and he didn’t play on the top PP unit.

And Byron concussed Weegar, when did he hit Ekblad?

Big drop in goals. 6 goals on 7.5m? Big risk

 

[13pacheco31]

Big drop in goals. 6 goals on 7.5m? Big risk

Did you just completely miss the part where he said he wasn't on the top pp? 6 goals and a career high in assists/points in only 67 games while having less pp time than previous is the complete opposite of slowing down

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It would be profoundly stupid for Florida to trade Ekblad, but if they are going to choose to be stupid then Dubas needs to be on the phone.

People talk about Pietrangelo, and I want him too but Ekblad is younger, will VERY likely be cheaper unless Pietrangelo took a shit load of up front money to drive the AAV down a little bit, and Ekblad would be easier to fit under the cap

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Big drop in goals. 6 goals on 7.5m? Big risk

Tied for 3rd in even strength points among all defensemen. We were top 6 in GF/G and basically had six players score 20 goals or more, not a big deal he had a down year in goals when the rest of your team is scoring.

He would have been your points leader among defensemen this year in MON, ahead of Petry who gets a full extra minute of PP time per game.

 

[Laus723]

Big drop in goals. 6 goals on 7.5m? Big risk

Did you just completely miss the part where he said he wasn't on the top pp? 6 goals and a career high in assists/points in only 67 games while having less pp time than previous is the complete opposite of slowing down

Thanks. Plus he’s been improving defensively. Us as fans are very happy to have the Panthers absorb the “risk.”

It would be profoundly stupid for Florida to trade Ekblad, but if they are going to choose to be stupid then Dubas needs to be on the phone.

People talk about Pietrangelo, and I want him too but Ekblad is younger, will VERY likely be cheaper unless Pietrangelo took a shit load of up front money to drive the AAV down a little bit, and Ekblad would be easier to fit under the cap

I highly doubt they’re going to move him. May be a conversation starter, but it would take a pretty sizable overpayment to do so I’d imagine.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

It would be profoundly stupid for Florida to trade Ekblad, but if they are going to choose to be stupid then Dubas needs to be on the phone.

People talk about Pietrangelo, and I want him too but Ekblad is younger, will VERY likely be cheaper unless Pietrangelo took a shit load of up front money to drive the AAV down a little bit, and Ekblad would be easier to fit under the cap

How realistic is it for a new GM to trade his only legit top pair defenseman (locked up for 5 more years) and to do it within the same division, a team FLA would be fighting with for a playoff spot?

Then the Leafs don't have the movable pieces to get it done while making FLA better on defense.
TOR could hope for Weegar but even then, he's likely not available as well

 

[Cotton]

It would be profoundly stupid for Florida to trade Ekblad, but if they are going to choose to be stupid then Dubas needs to be on the phone.

People talk about Pietrangelo, and I want him too but Ekblad is younger, will VERY likely be cheaper unless Pietrangelo took a shit load of up front money to drive the AAV down a little bit, and Ekblad would be easier to fit under the cap

Ekblad is hot garbage compared to Petro, go all in on Alex.

 

[13pacheco31]

Ekblad is hot garbage compared to Petro, go all in on Alex.

Ekblad's younger and a cheaper cap hit. Not a bad option to go after

 

[FinlandPanther]

Ekblad is hot garbage compared to Petro, go all in on Alex.

LOL

 

[Beezeral]

Ignore the old drunk guy. Shitting on other team's players is his schtick.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Ekblad's younger and a cheaper cap hit. Not a bad option to go after

And grew up hating the Maple Leafs.

 

[13pacheco31]

And grew up hating the Maple Leafs.

Not really a factor

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Not really a factor

No not at this juncture, Perhaps in 5 years when he becomes a UFA and then signs with Detroit to be closer to home when we're getting ready to compete.

 

[13pacheco31]

No not at this juncture, Perhaps in 5 years when he becomes a UFA and then signs with Detroit to be closer to home when we're getting ready to compete.

If the Leafs are chasing after a $7.5m defenseman, I don't think they're worried about 5 years from now

 

[Johnsie19]

I highly doubt we’d trade Hoglander for anything less than an overpayment, just considering the flashes of brilliance he’s shown. It’s more of a “wait and see” sort of thing with him.

Keep in mind he 45 points in 57 regular season games (65 in 82), and 11 points in 17 playoff games. He’s only 23, and almost 210lbs at 6’1. He’s someone you can rely on in big games and would be a massive piece alongside Barkov and Huberdeau. I think you’re selling him a little short.

We don’t have to make a deal. I’m happy going into next season with a top 6 of:

Miller - Petey - Boeser
Pearson - Bo - Tofu

I think you missed the point. That package was to get Ekblad the perfect 1b right shot all around d man. Boeser is a good player but Ekblad is much more rare a talent.

 

[LuLover96]

I think you missed the point. That package was to get Ekblad the perfect 1b right shot all around d man. Boeser is a good player but Ekblad is much more rare a talent.

Boeser has shown the potential to be a 40 goal scorer, is a bonafide top line talent, and is a year younger. Ekblad is a finished product, and is a number two on most good teams. Certainly he’d be the number two with Hughes. You guys need offence, we need D. We’re not overpaying, especially considering who we overpaid for last time from you.

 

[LuLover96]

Boeser has shown the potential to be a 40 goal scorer, is a bonafide top line talent, and is a year younger. Ekblad is a finished product, and is a number two on most good teams. Certainly he’d be the number two with Hughes. You guys need offence, we need D. We’re not overpaying, especially considering who we overpaid for last time from you.