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Originally Posted by Matty81
Really makes it extra unlikely the flames get a pick in the top 7 or 8 if the isles are desperate for it and have better picks. Wish the ekblad domino would fall as after that it feels like rasmus will be the main option left for teams looking to improve their blueline
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For some teams Andersson is already the top choice.
- Ekblad is higher pedigree and more talented but will also be more expensive.
- Andersson is more durable, can be dirt cheap for 1 year and with an 8 year extension a team can have him a full competitive Win-Now cycle.
A team like the Stars and 'Canes cannot consider Ekblad at all.
The Sharks can go for either Ekblad or Andersson, but in an Andersson trade the Sharks could try to get D prospects that they need too.
Mammoth and CBJ have cap space to spare but could also benefit from a cheap Andersson if they want to make other moves like chasing Marner.