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Ekholm is coming off a solid campaign in which he recorded nine goals, 33 points, 30 PIM, 42 hits and 95 blocks across 65 regular-season appearances, though injury troubles did cost him 16 of Edmonton’s final 21 games as well as the team’s first 15 playoff contests. While injuries are going to be an area of concern for any player, Ekholm is 35 years old, so it’s hard not to fear the possibility of this becoming a recurring problem over the closing years of his career. There’s still a good shot of him providing over 30 points for a fifth consecutive campaign, but it’s fair to consider him a somewhat higher risk option given his age and recent health problems. Read Past Outlooks

Re-ups with team
Ekholm secured a three-year, $12 million contract extension with Edmonton on Wednesday.
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Ekholm will take a slight cut in his AAV when his extension kicks in next season, as he is currently earning $6.25 million against the cap in 2025-26. It seems the leadership of captain Connor McDavid, who also signed an extension well below market value, is rubbing off on the rest of the squad. Injuries limited Ekholm to just 65 games last year, but he still managed to generate nine goals and 24 helpers, including seven power-play points.
Ekholm will take a slight cut in his AAV when his extension kicks in next season, as he is currently earning $6.25 million against the cap in 2025-26. It seems the leadership of captain Connor McDavid, who also signed an extension well below market value, is rubbing off on the rest of the squad. Injuries limited Ekholm to just 65 games last year, but he still managed to generate nine goals and 24 helpers, including seven power-play points.
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Ekholm proved to be a very useful part of the Oilers' blue line in 2023-24, recording 11 goals, 45 points, a plus-44 rating, 47 PIM, 93 blocks and 136 hits across 79 regular-season contests while averaging 21:03 of ice time. His strong all-around performance even earned him some fringe recognition in the Norris Trophy voting, finishing 12th with 15 points. The 34-year-old figures to be in a similar role this year, and Edmonton is primed to be a contender again after losing in the Stanley Cup Finals. As such, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ekholm have a similarly productive 2024-25 campaign. His age is approaching the point where it's a concern, but the Swedish defenseman should have a couple more great years left in him.
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Played injured during Cup Finals
Ekholm played the entire 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with a torn adductor muscle, Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal reported Friday.
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Adds helper in loss
Ekholm notched an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Dishes pair of assists
Ekholm logged two assists, three shots on goal, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Buries goal Wednesday
Ekholm scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Assist in return from injury
Ekholm (undisclosed) played 15:52 in Thursday's 6-3 win in Game 5. He picked up an assist.
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Wants to remain an Oiler
Ekholm wants to stay in Edmonton after his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025-26 season, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports Friday.
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Ekholm has one season remaining on a four-year, $25 million deal he signed with Nashville in October of 2021. He is waiting patiently for the Oilers to complete negotiations with Connor McDavid, as McDavid is currently the top priority for the team. Ekholm expects to start talks shortly thereafter. The 35-year-old defenseman had nine goals, 24 assists, a plus-11 rating and 95 blocked shots over 65 regular-season games in 2024-25.
Ekholm has one season remaining on a four-year, $25 million deal he signed with Nashville in October of 2021. He is waiting patiently for the Oilers to complete negotiations with Connor McDavid, as McDavid is currently the top priority for the team. Ekholm expects to start talks shortly thereafter. The 35-year-old defenseman had nine goals, 24 assists, a plus-11 rating and 95 blocked shots over 65 regular-season games in 2024-25.