Value of: Ekblad to the Leafs at the draft.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It is no secret Toronto will be looking for a D with term at the draft, and there is rumors that there will be big changes to the panthers after the season.

Is there a chance that Ekblad could be had? And if so what kind of deal would we be looking at?

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[Troy]

It is no secret Toronto will be looking for a D with term at the draft, and there is rumors that there will be big changes to the panthers after the season.

Is there a chance that Ekblad could be had? And if so what kind of deal would we be looking at?

Pretty sure Panthers won't deal there #1 defensemen to a division rivals

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

No. He's our only #1 D

 

[Mike Jones]

I thought the Panthers were going to cut salary. If the offer was right could there be a match here?

 

[sens13]

Why would the panthers trade their #1 rhd who's only 24 for spare parts? kapanen is not going to cut it and that's what the leafs seem to be offering.

And before leaf fans get riled up we are talking about a young #1 rhd vs a a guy who paces 45 points. He's not a top 6 forward like the majority of them claim.

ekblad is pacing the same amount and he actually plays d too.

 

[FameFlame069]

If they trade Ekblad expect a top line forward going back like Marner

 

[TorontoTrades]

I doubt they ship him in division given Kapanen/Johnsson would be the biggest piece of the package

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

kapanen or AJ+...
Not even Nylander.
There's ONE player on TOR that gets Ekblad

 

[Drew311]

If they trade Ekblad expect a top line forward going back like Marner

Exactly what the Panthers need. A skilled winger with questionable defensive ability.

 

[sens13]

I doubt they ship him in division given Kapanen/Johnsson would be the biggest piece of the package

If that's what your thinking of giving in a package for a #1d I think your going to end up being disappointed.

Or maybe your dreaming that would be the package?

 

[letsgrowcactus]

The D has been a major problem all season - but hey, let's trade our best Dman who's also just 24! Sounds good

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If they trade Ekblad expect a top line forward going back like Marner

They have benn told to cut money so that wouldn't work

 

[Merrrlin]

I love Ekblad's game, but if we're giving up Marner...I don't really see why we bother, I don't see the net gain. Not to mention Flo wouldn't want his salary.

If would be willing to move some combination of Nylander/Sandin/Liljegren, but I don't think that really does it for Florida.

To be honest I have no idea what kind of deal they would be looking for to move Ekblad. I mean, they wouldn't exactly be trading from a point of strength.

 

[floridada]

He's the only defenseman we have that knows how to defend. No thanks.

 

[Leafs87]

Exactly what the Panthers need. A skilled winger with questionable defensive ability.

This does not describe Marner at all.... He is arguably the second best penalty killer and very stealth defensively

 

[93gilmour93]

kapanen or AJ+...
Not even Nylander.
There's ONE player on TOR that gets Ekblad

Marincin?

 

[sens13]

They have benn told to cut money so that wouldn't work

Yes they've been told to cut money but at the same time they need to be competitive too. I'm sure they would love to help the leafs out by giving them a #1d for peanuts.

They can move other pieces if need to cut salary. Not their #1d.

Stop dreaming and wake up. Ekblad is not available. Go and try to get someone else's #1 d for garbage.

 

[Nizdizzle]

If that's what your thinking of giving in a package for a #1d I think your going to end up being disappointed.

Or maybe your dreaming that would be the package?

The post you quoted literally says the Panthers wouldn't do that deal.

Leafs would be looking to move Kap/Johnsson+ for a top-4 d-man, no one is expecting a #1D with term for that.

 

[sens13]

The post you quoted literally says the Panthers wouldn't do that deal.

Leafs would be looking to move Kap/Johnsson+ for a top-4 d-man, no one is expecting a #1D with term for that.

Yes it does but it also implies that in a package for a #1d those would be the biggest pieces.

That's what I''m pointing out. No one is trading a #1 d for a package centered around kapanen/johnsosn.

Might want to go reread it.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

I love Ekblad's game, but if we're giving up Marner...I don't really see why we bother, I don't see the net gain. Not to mention Flo wouldn't want his salary.

If would be willing to move some combination of Nylander/Sandin/Liljegren, but I don't think that really does it for Florida.

To be honest I have no idea what kind of deal they would be looking for to move Ekblad. I mean, they wouldn't exactly be trading from a point of strength.

We wouldn't. Unless the other side is offering a massive overpayment, Ekblad is here to stay.

Barkov and Ekblad are the two guys we really shouldn't be moving, despite the fans' (understandable) overreaction to the latest mess.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Florida says no right away. No need to continue this thread.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Marincin?

You got the first 2 letters correct.

 

[Nizdizzle]

Yes it does but it also implies that in a package for a #1d those would be the biggest pieces.

That's what I''m pointing out. No one is trading a #1 d for a package centered around kapanen/johnsosn.

Might want to go reread it.

It doesn't imply that at all. It implies those are the top pieces the leafs have available for their top-4 d-man search. Nowhere does it suggest that Kap/Johnsson is a good starting point for a #1D. The post only implication is that Ekblad is too costly asset-wise for the Leafs.

You only see that because you've come into the thread with an agenda, which is plain from your posts.

 

[GOilers88]

I was under the impression Josi was just as good. Based on this thread I'm quite obviously mistaken. Did Josi fall off or something? I thought he was highly thought of around here.

 

[mydnyte]

It is no secret Toronto will be looking for a D with term at the draft, and there is rumors that there will be big changes to the panthers after the season.

Is there a chance that Ekblad could be had? And if so what kind of deal would we be looking at?

they would only move him if rebuilding, and with Barkov, and the cash they paid in net,they would not be in rebuild mode.
they need to compliment, and upgrade on Defense, not shed their best dman