What sort of chance do you think MacT has of getting impatient and trading their pick (possibly in a package) for some immediate help on D? Sure, Ekblad would probably make their team out of camp, but is likely a couple years away from making a significant impact on the team.
Also, with the strong group of defensemen they have coming up (Marincin, Nurse, Klefbom), perhaps they try to add a two-way centerman? Either way, I just see Burke wanting Ekblad, potentially moving up to grab him. His resume shows a history of impact deals, including a few for stalwart d-men.
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