AUGUST 1 • NHL.COM
OLIVER EKMAN-LARSSON #95 - DEFENSE - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
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Ekman-Larsson brings Stanley Cup home to Sweden, pays homage to late mother | NHL.com Defenseman became NHL champion with Panthers for first time in 14 seasons, signed with Maple Leafs as free agent
Maple Leafs solidify defenseman group, goaltending at start of free agency | NHL.com Tanev, Ekman-Larsson added; Woll signed to new contract
JULY 2 • NHL.COM
From Stanley Cup parade to Toronto, Oliver Ekman-Larsson joins Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs added to a busy first day of free agency, luring Florida'a Cup champion OEL to a new challenge on Bay Street.
JULY 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Makes four-year commitment Ekman-Larsson signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Ekman-Larsson had nine goals, 32 points, 76 PIM, 105 hits and 70 blocks in 80 regular-season contests with the Panthers in 2023-24. The 32-year-old might serve primarily on the third pairing in Toronto with the possible top-four grouping being Morgan Rielly, Timothy Liljegren, Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev. However, even if that's the case, Ekman-Larsson is still likely to see time on the power play.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Game 5 loss Ekman-Larsson scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Impact Ekman-Larsson's third-period goal brought the Panthers within one, but they couldn't tie the game. It was his second goal of the postseason and his second point in five games in the Stanley Cup Finals. The veteran defenseman has six points, 25 shots on net, 57 hits, 18 blocked shots, 24 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 22 playoff outings in a bottom-four role.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Tkachuk Sets Up Oliver Ekman-Larsson Goal To Cut Oilers' Lead
JUNE 19 • YOUTUBE
Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists that added to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by be...JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ekman-Larsson can win the Stanley Cup with Florida a year after being bought out by Vancouver
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has the chance to win the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers nearly a year since being bought out by the Vancouver CanucksJUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanley Cup Final returns to Edmonton 4 years since the city hosted the series in a bubble
The Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final
The Panthers arrived in Edmonton less than 24 hours before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final after storms in South Florida delayed their lengthy cross-continental flightJUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs helper in win Ekman-Larsson garnered an assist in a 4-1 Game 2 victory over Edmonton on Monday.
Impact Ekman-Larsson was able to end a 10-game pointless streak dating back to May 10 versus Boston. Despite the helper, the blueliner remains mired in a 15-game goal drought during which he registered a mere 17 shots on net. Even with his limited production, Ekman-Larsson continues to see opportunities with the No. 2 power-play unit.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way
At more than 2,500 miles, Florida-Edmonton is the furthest apart two teams have been while playing in the Stanley Cup Final, eclipsing the previous record of Boston-Vancouver in 20...JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Goal Overturned After Coach's Challenge
MAY 23 • YOUTUBE
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-r...APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"YEAH BOBBY!!!" | Oliver Ekman-Larsson Mic'd Up for Game 1 vs Lightning
APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE
Good to go Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will return to action in Game 1 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Ekman-Larsson sat out Tuesday's regular-season finale after leaving Florida's 3-2 overtime win over Buffalo on April 13. He produced nine goals, 32 points, 123 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and 105 hits in 80 games during the 2023-24 campaign. Ekman-Larsson has chipped in eight points (two goals, six assists) in 25 career playoff outings.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in finale Ekman-Larsson (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Impact Ekman-Larsson is considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, so there's a chance he'll be ready for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series. He's picked up 32 points, 123 shots and 105 hits through 80 games in a bottom-four role this season.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day ahead of finale Ekman-Larsson (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with Toronto, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Ekman-Larsson could avoid missing any game action after having been forced to leave Saturday's meeting with the Sabres after just 3:04 of ice time. The blueliner hasn't scored a goal since Jan. 27 versus the Islanders, a stretch of 31 games without bending the twine. During that stretch, Ekman-Larsson managed 43 shots, seven assists and 56 hits while averaging 17:41 of ice time.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains upper-body injury Ekman-Larsson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Sabres.
Impact Ekman-Larsson logged just 3:04 of ice time in the contest. The Panthers have just one regular-season game left -- Tuesday at home versus the Maple Leafs -- so there's a very real chance the 32-year-old will be held out of that contest to rest up ahead of the playoffs. If he sits out, Josh Mahura or Tobias Bjornfot could enter the lineup.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers in win Ekman-Larsson collected two assists in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact He helped set up Matthew Tkachuk's tally just 47 seconds into the first period before also having a hand in a Sam Reinhart goal late in the second. Ekman-Larsson hadn't put together a multi-point performance since Jan. 26, and his goal drought stan ds at 30 games. On the season, the veteran blueliner has managed nine goals and 32 points in 79 contests.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Ekman-Larsson (rest) will draw back into the lineup for Thursday's game versus Columbus.
Impact Ekman-Larsson was given the night off to rest Tuesday against Ottawa, but he'll return to a prominent role against the Blue Jackets, skating on the top pairing and second power-play unit. He's collected 30 points, 11 of which have come on the power play, through 78 contests this season.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Resting against Ottawa Ekman-Larsson will be rested against the Senators on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Uvis Balinskis will replace Ekman-Larsson in the lineup against Ottawa. It wouldn't be surprising to see Ekman-Larsson, who's picked up 30 points through 78 contests this campaign, back in the lineup against Columbus on Thursday.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ends pointless streak Ekman-Larsson was able to close out a 12-game pointless streak with an assist against the Rangers on Monday.
Impact Despite the recent slump, Ekman-Larsson is still on track to reach the 30-point threshold for the first time since 2019-20 when he was with the Coyotes. Even with the helper, the blueliner still hasn't scored in 13 consecutive contests as he tries to snag that elusive 10th goal of his campaign.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
GOAL-EL in overtime! 😻😻😻
JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE
Two PP helpers Friday Ekman-Larsson collected two power-play assists in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.
Impact The performance on the power play was even more impressive considering the veteran blueliner only saw 29 seconds of ice time with the man advantage. He hadn't had a multi-point performance since Dec. 30, and since Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour returned from injuries in mid-November, Ekman-Larsson has four goals and 14 points in 32 games while adding 43 shots on net, 38 PIM, 24 blocked shots, 23 hits and a minus-7 rating -- decent all-around numbers, but not ones worth a roster spot in shallower fantasy formats.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
