Report: Predators seeking 3 assets for Ekholm
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The Nashville Predators' asking price for defenseman Mattias Ekholm is steep ahead of this season's trade deadline.
"It is a three-asset ask to get in on the bidding for Mattias Ekholm," reported TSN's Pierre LeBrun on Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading," citing sources. "Which is a first-round pick, an elite prospect, and a third asset, which can take on different forms."
The Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Ekholm. The NHL's top available blue-liner has another year remaining on his current deal, which carries a $3.75-million cap hit.
Ekholm, 30, is a strong two-way defenseman. He's recorded five goals and nine assists in 25 games this season while averaging 22:46 of ice time per contest.
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