Speculation: Anaheim Interested in Ekblad?

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

It makes complete and total sense to me. Ekblad has won his cups: it's the perfect time to go to a rebuilding team for the highest payday. Anaheim has a major prospect glut at LD (LaCombe, Zellweger, Mintyukov, Solberg) but only Luneau as a potential top-4 piece on the right long-term. They have a significant need for a veteran RD long-term, and an added bonus for Ekblad is that he would reunite with Coach Q.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Fit is there

 

[Empoleon8771]

I’ve been mocking Mrtka to Anaheim because of the obvious fit for a RD there, but Ekblad also makes a ton of sense. I wonder if they re-sign Trouba and just run with Ekblad and Trouba as their top-4 RD going forward.

The size those two bring definitely complements the smaller puck movers Anaheim already has.

 

[eojsmada]

He only played for him for 1-1/2 seasons before his Chicago problems caught up to him. It's possible there is a "fit", but I wouldn't be so sure that Ekblad is chomping at the bit to play for him again.

 

[Glorydays22]

It makes complete and total sense to me. Ekblad has won his cups: it's the perfect time to go to a rebuilding team for the highest payday. Anaheim has a major prospect glut at LD (LaCombe, Zellweger, Mintyukov, Solberg) but only Luneau as a potential top-4 piece on the right long-term. They have a significant need for a veteran RD long-term, and an added bonus for Ekblad is that he would reunite with Coach Q.

I think Florida seriously needs to figure out a way to do a sign a trade with ANA.....Florida has not cap, need to resign Bennett....A sign and trade would be a win win for both clubs.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Gudas; Trouba; Helleson; Luneau.

I don't see it.

 

[3074326]

Gudas; Trouba; Helleson; Luneau.

I don't see it.

He’s better than every one of those players

 

[Jared Grayden]

I think Florida seriously needs to figure out a way to do a sign a trade with ANA.....Florida has not cap, need to resign Bennett....A sign and trade would be a win win for both clubs.

Not sure the 3rd round pick Florida gets is a major win but I suppose better than nothing.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Gudas; Trouba; Helleson; Luneau.

I don't see it.

Gudas is likely (quite valuable) veteran RD deadline fodder, and so is Trouba (potentially), though IMO they're likely to re-sign Trouba.

 

[Unholy]

Would not like to give the player the term he probably wants but there would be a fit. Thoughts are to see how Trouba plays with a full year under Coach Q and maybe re-sign him with Gudas leaving afterwards.

 

[McDonald19]

Gudas; Trouba; Helleson; Luneau.

I don't see it.

Gudas is UFA after 25-26 and Luneau could use another season of AHL development.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

I’ve been mocking Mrtka to Anaheim because of the obvious fit for a RD there, but Ekblad also makes a ton of sense. I wonder if they re-sign Trouba and just run with Ekblad and Trouba as their top-4 RD going forward.

The size those two bring definitely complements the smaller puck movers Anaheim already has.

I highly doubt Mrtka gets past Buffalo

 

[Jag68Sid87]

He’s better than every one of those players

For how long before his broken carcass becomes a stain on the cap?

 

[atlanticobserver]

It would suck to play against trouba and ekblad

 

[crowi]

I hope Ducks won't break the bank (or give much term) to sign this guy. He has baggage and could break down very soon even. Giving cup winners retirement contracts pretty much never works.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

For how long before his broken carcass becomes a stain on the cap?

If the "carcass" is broken enough, that's what LTIRetirement is for.

 

[tomd]

Gudas; Trouba; Helleson; Luneau.

I don't see it.

Gudas is likely gone after this year. Luneau needs another year in the AHL to work on his D. Helleson is promising but may be the 7th D this year if Ekblad comes over. But Ian Moore also needs an opening...he's going to be an NHL D pretty soon as well.

 

[tomd]

It would suck to play against trouba and ekblad

Just wait until Solberg arrives in the NHL in a year!

 

[atlanticobserver]

It would suck to play against trouba and ekblad

With some other parts and pieces I think the Ducks could get good quick