OLIVER EKMAN-LARSSON NEWS

Provides goal Friday Ekman-Larsson supplied a goal in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Friday.

Impact Ekman-Larsson has been held off the scoresheet just once over his last four games, providing two goals and three points over that span. Through 26 contests this season, he has seven goals and 14 points. While he's likely to continue to be a noteworthy defenseman from an offensive standpoint, the 32-year-old has seen a drop in his power-play use since Brandon Montour returned from a shoulder injury. Ekman-Larsson averaged 3:38 of ice time with the man advantage over his first 16 contests while Montour was unavailable, but from Nov. 17-Decd. 6 with Montour in the lineup, that's dipped to 2:12. Ekman-Larsson's fantasy value has diminished somewhat as a result, but it hasn't fallen off a cliff.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win Ekman-Larsson scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact The returns of Brandon Montour and Aaron Ekblad sent Ekman-Larsson to the third pairing -- he saw a season-low 17:59 of ice time. He still saw 4:52 of power-play time over four Ducks penalties, so the 32-year-old has a path to scoring success in the short term. He's posted four goals and four helpers over nine outings in November, and he's at five goals, 11 points, 31 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 17 games overall.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Ekman-Larsson leads Panthers to 2-1 victory over Ducks

Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his second goal in the last four games, Anton Lundell had two assists and the Florida Panthers continued their hot November with a 2-1 victory over the...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes power-play assist Ekman-Larsson posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ekman-Larsson set up Sam Reinhart's second-period tally. Over his last six games, Ekman-Larsson has erupted for three goals and four assists, including three power-play points. The defenseman has 10 points, 29 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 15 contests overall. His offense is being propped up by a 13.8 shooting percentage that is a virtual guarantee to drop as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Sunday Ekman-Larsson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over Chicago.

Impact The veteran defenseman opened the scoring just 39 seconds into the first period, creeping in off the blue line to take a feed from Sam Reinhart and tap the puck into a wide-open cage. Ekman-Larsson has three goals and six points over the last five games, and on the season the 32-year-old former Coyote and Canuck has four goals and nine points in his first 14 games as a Panther. He led all Florida defensemen in power-play time Sunday, but with Brandon Montour (shoulder) close to making his season debut, Ekman-Larsson's role on the man advantage figures to shrink in the near future.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tally, helper in overtime win Ekman-Larsson scored a goal, dished an assist, went plus-2, blocked three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Ekman-Larsson tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period marker, and he also helped out on Even Rodrigues' equalizer in the third. The 32-year-old Ekman-Larsson has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games, posting four points in that span. For the season, he's up to three goals, four helpers, 27 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, 10 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 12 contests.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores power-play goal Ekman-Larsson scored a goal on two shots in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday.

Impact Ekman-Larsson got the Panthers on the board with a shot from the point to cut the Blackhawks' lead to 4-1. In his first season with the Panthers, the Swedish defenseman has recorded two goals and four points in 10 games. Ekman-Larsson should continue to play on the top defensive pairing and top power-play unit for the time being.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Ekman-Larsson (undisclosed) should be fine for Thursday's game versus Detroit, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Ekman-Larsson has a goal, three points and six PIM in eight contests this season. He left Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Boston after absorbing a high check from Charlie McAvoy, but it seems Ekman-Larsson will avoid missing a full game due to the incident.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Monday's game Ekman-Larsson (undisclosed) will be evaluated Tuesday after suffering an injury Monday against Boston, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact Ekman-Larsson took a high check from Charlie McAvoy in the third period and exited the game. Prior to the injury, Ekman-Larsson logged 20:22 of ice time and put four shots on goal. Florida's next game is Thursday against Detroit.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy given match penalty for hit to the head on Panthers' Oliver Ekman-Larsson - The Boston Globe McAvoy delivered an illegal hit midway through the third period of Monday's game.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Picks up first point with Florida Ekman-Larsson registered a goal in Monday's 4-3 win against the Devils.

Impact Ekman-Larsson ended up with a shot on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in his 25:19 of ice time across 34 shifts. OEL is skating on the top defensive pairing with Gustav Forsling, at least until Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Brandon Montour (shoulder) are healthy enough to return around the holidays.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson to One-Year Deal The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Panthers Sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson to One-Year Deal The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks free agency: Oliver Ekman-Larsson headed to Florida Former Canucks defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, bought out by Vancouver in June, is set to join the Florida Panthers as a free agent.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Secures one-year deal Ekman-Larsson agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million contract with Florida on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Ekman-Larsson will be making significantly less than the $8.25 million he was expected to earn before the Cancuks bought out his contract. If the veteran blueliner can earn a spot with one of the power-play units, he could get back over the 30-point mark for the first time since 2019-20 when he was with Arizona. For fantasy players, Ekman-Larsson figures to be a high-risk, high-reward option given the uncertainty of which version of him you will be getting.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could the Bruins target Oliver Ekman-Larsson as a low-risk, high-reward free agent? If the Bruins are targeting low-cost, high-reward targets in free agency, Oliver Ekman-Larsson might be an intriguing candidate.

JUNE 26, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Ranking the top Canucks trade, UFA targets after the Oliver Ekman-Larsson buyout A look at the newfound possibilities Canucks GM Patrik Allvin can consider in the weeks ahead in both free agency and on the trade market.

JUNE 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Drance: 8 thoughts on the Canucks' decision to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson What the Ekman-Larsson buyout tells us about the state of the club, and other notable oddities from a seismic paper transaction.

JUNE 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vancouver Canucks Buy Out Oliver Ekman-Larsson The Vancouver Canucks decided to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s contract on Friday. They and the Arizona Coyotes will now owe him money for...

JUNE 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Canucks are executing one of the biggest buyouts in NHL history on Oliver Ekman-Larsson Given Ekman-Larsson's play, full no-movement clause and Vancouver's cap situation, exercising a buyout on his contract was the best option.

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Canucks buy out D Oliver Ekman-Larsson The Vancouver Canucks bought out the remaining four years of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract on Friday.

JUNE 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Michael DeRosa - BREAKING: Canucks Buying Out Oliver Ekman-Larsson NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JUNE 16, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Canucks to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Report NHL teams can buyout contracts off their roster from June 16 to 30.

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Bought out of contract The Canucks bought out the last four years of Ekman-Larsson's eight-year contract.

Impact Ekman-Larsson had $29 million remaining on his eight-year contract. The Canucks and Coyotes - who retained 12 percent of his salary when he was dealt to Vancouver two years ago -- will keep Ekman-Larsson's salary on the books for eight years, but Vancouver will get cap relief this season to the tune of $7.1 million. Ekman-Larsson was a fantasy asset five seasons ago, but he had fallen upon hard times of late, scoring only twice with 20 assists in 54 games in 2022-23. He missed the final 27 games of the regular season with an ankle injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Under the Microscope: Can Oliver Ekman-Larsson just be adequate? The star defenceman had a brutal 2022-23, mainly because of a broken foot. Can he recover his game for 2023-24?

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM