Ennis has been incredible over the past dozen games or so. However, he's shown an ability to dominate in short increments before, and then disappear. The question is, if we sold now, would it put us in a better position long-term? (Through assets acquired and the short-term effect on the team).
I have zero interest in moving him.
Ennis has been pretty reliably a 20g 45-50pt player so far in his career. He's done that in various roles in the top 9 (wing/center). Some roles fit him (top 6 winger) others did not like center and especially #1 center.
He's also one of only two of the young players thats had some playoff success individually (Myers being the other). He was tied for the points lead in our 09-10 series with Boston. He had 4pts in 6gms and wasn't even a rookie yet with only a 10gm late season call up under his belt before that series. The following year, as a rookie in the 10-11 playoffs, he was 4th in points (2nd among forwards) with 4pts in 7gms. He really came on late in that series.
Two things Ennis has never been able to benefit from during his time here. One is playing on a line with a center like Girgs. A strong defensive/possession center who can greatly reduce Ennis' defensive liabilities while at the same time being able to play to Ennis' strengths offensively. The result is the offense dynamo we see right now. The other thing he's never been able to benefit from is playing on a strong possession team with strong possession centers. The type of team that will greatly reduce the impact of his liabilities as a player while at the same time accentuating the strengths of his game. Going forword he will very much be on a team like that.
Now I'm not saying Ennis is going to be a point per game player going forward like he has been with Girgs. What I am saying is this. If he can pretty reliably put up 20g 45+pts playing on terrible possession teams and playing in roles he's not suited for. Imagine what he can do in an environment where his strengths offensively are accentuated, where his defensive issues are all but negated and he is playing a role best suited to him (top 6 winger). All on a cap hit of 4.6mil thats perfect for what he already is and could be a steal for what he could become.
Thats not a player I'm trading away.