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The Ekholm trade is probably a fair value trade, but I don't think it makes sense from Vancouver's perspective.
This team likely doesn't qualify for the playoffs, so the 1st has a strong chance at turning into a lottery pick in a strong draft class. For a team that likely wont be contending for at least the next 3-4 years, didn't have a 1st or 2nd round pick last year and whose prospect cupboards are pretty much bare, I don't think it makes sense to trade the pick for a 31 year old D with one year left on their contract, even if he is a good player.
I like the idea of taking a chance on Patrick though. I'm not sure on his value but I think that would be a reasonable cost to take a chance on a player that has had some promise.