"Ekman-Larsson, I've heard that it's been teams like maybe Boston or Detroit have been among the teams that have been looking at him potentially. The Bruins are obviously open to trading for Ekman-Larsson because they have never lost a trade with the Leafs."
"Five of the Red Wings' seven defenseman are 25 years old or younger, so they could use another veteran defender who can get the puck up the ice. Detroit also has a projected $37M in cap-space next year, so Ekman-Larsson's $3.5M contract for the next two years will be very easy to pick up."
"There isn't a huge batch of defenseman available at the trade deadline this year, so OEL should be very sought after. As a result, it wouldn't be shocking if Toronto is asking for a first-round pick and actually recieves one."
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has attracted trade interest from the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings, according to reports from Elliotte Friedman. The Bruins possess two first-round picks including Toronto's own pick, making them attractive trading partners despite historical disadvantages in Leafs-Bruins deals. The Red Wings represent a logical fit given their youth-heavy defensive corps with five defensemen aged 25 or younger and substantial cap flexibility with $37M available next season. Ekman-Larsson's $3.5M contract fits easily within Detroit's budget. With limited defenseman availability at the trade deadline, Ekman-Larsson commands significant value, potentially warranting a first-round pick return for Toronto.
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