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Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Defenseman · Toronto Maple Leafs

2009 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 6 (#6)

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 7:30 PM ET @ Lightning

TNT, TruTV, HBO MAX, Sportsnet, TVAS

Age 346'2"190 lbsShoots LeftKarlskrona, SWE

Current Season

GP

57

Goals

8

Assists

26

Points

34

+/-

-1

S%

9.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 3@ EDM011-2022:19
Feb 2@ CGY0000118:31
Jan 31@ VAN011+1328:10
Jan 29@ SEA000-2122:36
Jan 27vs BUF011-3121:43

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$3.50M

Total Value

$14.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

16-team no-trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Olympics
OEL Spots Leafs Trade Buzz Shift

Oliver Ekman-Larsson senses Toronto's trade winds changing after the Olympic break, with whispers picking up around the blueline vet. The Maple Leafs navigate deadline drama as his observations hint at front-office maneuvers. Stakes rise in a playoff push where every move reshapes the blue line battle.

Toronto Maple LeafsSeattle Kraken
Trades & Rumors
Pundit Floats Wild Howard-for-Ekman-Larsson Swap

A trusted hockey voice drops a bombshell trade idea, pitching Jimmy Howard straight up for Oliver Ekman-Larsson in a deal that raises eyebrows across the league. GMs quietly chew on the feasibility as both sides grapple with contract quirks and roster fits. This outrageous proposal stirs deadline chatter at a time when every move counts toward playoff pushes.

Toronto Maple LeafsSeattle Kraken
Olympics
Leafs Recall Villeneuve Amid Olympic Break

The Maple Leafs bring up William Villeneuve from the AHL Marlies to bolster practices while Oliver Ekman-Larsson reps Sweden at the Olympics. This 23-year-old fourth-rounder from 2020 exploded last season with 40 points and a team-high plus-17 for Toronto's farm club, but his stock dipped this year amid the Marlies' broader struggles.

Toronto Maple LeafsSeattle Kraken
Playoffs
Leafs' OEL Draws Premium Price as Suitors Poke

The Maple Leafs hover six points out of the East playoffs with four teams to leapfrog, and whispers around Oliver Ekman-Larsson grow louder as teams test the waters. At 34, the veteran blueliner torches it with eight goals and 34 points in 57 games on a team-friendly $3.5 million deal through two more seasons, outpacing even Morgan Rielly despite the no-trade list.

Toronto Maple LeafsSeattle Kraken
Olympics
Ekman-Larsson's Olympic Return Honors Lost Fan

Oliver Ekman-Larsson carries the memory of his biggest supporter, gone nine years, into Milano Cortina 2026 as he battles back to Olympic ice. Personal trials forged this veteran's resolve through NHL wars and international quests. Teammates rally around his story that underscores the human drive fueling gold pursuits.

Toronto Maple LeafsSeattle Kraken
News
Oilers Eye Leafs' Roy or OEL Over McMann?

Whispers from the front offices have the Oilers zeroing in on Toronto's Nic Roy or Oliver Ekman-Larsson instead of the more obvious Bobby McMann fit, and it has everyone double-checking their notes. With the Leafs quietly re-tooling and Edmonton desperate for bottom-six punch and top-four stability ahead of the March 6 deadline, these talks heated up right before the Olympic freeze.

Toronto Maple LeafsEdmonton Oilers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Oliver Ekman-Larsson's stats this season?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 8 goals and 26 assists for 34 points in 57 games this season.
What team does Oliver Ekman-Larsson play for?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has a cap hit of $3.50M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Oliver Ekman-Larsson drafted?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson was drafted in the 2009 NHL Draft by the PHX in Round 1, Pick 6 (6 overall).
Where is Oliver Ekman-Larsson from?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 34 years old and was born in Karlskrona, SWE.