Josi - Weber
Ekholm - Ellis
Carrier/Farrance - Fabbro

That would be a pretty sick top 6 D -- and all 6 are drafted by NSH

Yeah, I can't see Weber being able to handle top pairing minutes anymore though.

Personally, I think it's a decline from NSH. The retention on Duchene makes it a non-starter for me.

Kings keep their "two second rounders" and spend 5.5m on a good UFA instead of trading for Drouin.

Kings counter with Kempe for Caufield and a 2nd.

People will squabble on player, picks etc but you are on the right path with trading Drouin.

I think the overlooked benefit here for Nashville is to start working down the recapture penalty. He's due 6M next season, but drops down to 3M the following before going down to 1M for 3 seasons. It may not be much but every little bit counts.

I'd go

Josi - Fabbro
Ekholm - Ellis
Farrance - Weber

Weber gives a good steady defensive presence for Farrance to grow. I'd Probably Trade Ellis and run Carrier in his spot TBH.