And according to Bob Stauffer, the team could have extensions done for a number of players in Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, ...

All things considered, whether Ekholm can continue to be a top-pairing defender for the Oilers will depend on the exact ...

If he were to sign a new deal, it would be for when he’s 36 and possibly older, if the Oilers gave him term. Just eight d-men ...

Edmonton's legendary defenseman Kevin Lowe attributed the Oilers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup losses to the Florida Panthers to defenseman Mattias Ekholm’s uncharacteristic plays.

Mattias Ekholm is the Edmonton Oilers’ most relied upon defenceman. He was drafted way back in 2009 by the Nashville Predators 102nd overall, in the fourth round, with the 11th pick.

The Edmonton Oilers are wasting no time in securing their defensive core for the future, according to insider Bob Stauffer.

Ekholm is now back healthy and ready to join the fray. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm in action during the second period of an NHL game against the Capitals on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in ...

Edmonton Oilers are actively planning their defensive lineup, aiming to extend contracts for veteran Mattias Ekholm and ...

Game Day 79: Oilers vs Sharks This in, news that ace Edmonton Oilers d-man Mattias Ekholm is back in the line-up, but that another ace defender Jake Walman is still out sick.

DALLAS — Mattias Ekholm called watching the Stanley Cup playoffs one of the most difficult things he's endured in hockey. "Nerve-racking," the Edmonton Oilers defenceman said earlier this week.

DALLAS — Mattias Ekholm called watching the Stanley Cup playoffs one of the most difficult things he's endured in hockey. "Nerve-racking," the Edmonton Oilers defenceman said earlier this week.

DALLAS - Mattias Ekholm called watching the Stanley Cup playoffs one of the most difficult things he’s endured in hockey. “Nerve-racking,” the Edmonton Oilers defenceman said earlier this week.