Funny you say that, because I saw someone compare the Ekholm-Bouchard line to the Pronger-Niedemayer line in Anaheim in 2007. That line was so dominant, and it helped Anaheim win a cup. I am hoping Ekholm-Bouchard can do the same.He would be nothing without Bouchard.
I dont actually recall Pronger and Niedemeyer being on the same pairing.
I don't get the impression Ekholm's the type to verbalize that as he doesn't seem to be one of those guys that goes for smack talk, but he very well may have thought it.
Yes...I think thats correct. At least for the majority of his TOI while he was there.
Ekholm's play does the talking for him.
Like I said, pretty high. He's a great fit on the team. Great trade by Holland.
Why do I get the feeling whoever provided a number would then end up quoted on the main board or whatever board you’re from?Itching for a number..
Huh, my apologies then, never seen you around here (and your profile is restricted). I guess we’ll see, won’t we? In any case I think he deserves Norris consideration this year. Don’t mind getting quoted on that if that’s what happens.
Makar, Hughes, Fox, McAvoy, Josi, Heiskanen, Hedman, Dahlin, and Theodore are guys I'd say are better than Ekholm. He's a top 8-12 D man depending who you ask IMO. I'd say #10.Itching for a number..
No worries, understandable.
Yeah, without the offence of the “top guys” it’s hard to get the deserved recognition league-wide, but one wonders if his overall effectiveness at the position isn't right at the top in that "next tier".
