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Mattias Ekholm

Defenseman · Edmonton Oilers

2009 Draft, Rd 4 Pick 11 (#102) — Nashville Predators

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 10:30 PM ET @ Ducks

Sportsnet West, Victory+

Age 356'5"225 lbsShoots LeftBorlange, SWE

Current Season

GP

58

Goals

6

Assists

21

Points

27

+/-

+18

S%

5.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4@ CGY000+1321:12
Feb 3vs TOR000-1220:54
Jan 31vs MIN000-1421:00
Jan 29vs SJS011+1021:52
Jan 26vs ANA303+3419:58

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$6.25M

Total Value

$25.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Ekholm Spills Oilers' Core Problem

Mattias Ekholm pulls no punches in the Edmonton locker room, pinpointing the one glaring flaw dragging the Oilers down this season. Veterans like him have seen slumps before, but this issue cuts deeper into their Cup aspirations than most fans realize. With the trade deadline looming, his candid take puts pressure on management to address it fast or risk another heartbreaking fade.

Edmonton Oilers
News
Leafs Shopping Breakout D-Man Benoit

The Maple Leafs quietly field calls on Simon Benoit, their gritty 27-year-old defenseman who's drawing eyes from contenders hungry for size and playoff chops. Teams like the Oilers see him as a budget Ekholm type - tough, physical, and reliable without the flash - while Toronto weighs selling high amid their defensive crunch. With the deadline looming post-Olympic break, Benoit's emergence tests whether the Leafs prioritize cap flexibility or blue-line depth in a season slipping away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mattias Ekholm's stats this season?
Mattias Ekholm has 6 goals and 21 assists for 27 points in 58 games this season.
What team does Mattias Ekholm play for?
Mattias Ekholm is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.
What is Mattias Ekholm's contract?
Mattias Ekholm has a cap hit of $6.25M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Mattias Ekholm drafted?
Mattias Ekholm was drafted in the 2009 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators in Round 4, Pick 11 (102 overall).
Where is Mattias Ekholm from?
Mattias Ekholm is 35 years old and was born in Borlange, SWE.