Detroit’s trade discussions with Edmonton are heating up, with big names like Mattias Ekholm and Cam Talbot rumored to be in ...

Another popular outlet has recognized the strides taken by the Edmonton Oilers as a team with a strong defense corps.

Bowman needs to sign Ekholm. The math of last season suggests the key is to get the top pairing to the Stanley Cup Final healthy enough to have the torque to win the day. There isn’t another available ...

Sometimes trade rumors make you raise an eyebrow. Other times, they make you wonder if the person proposing them is feeling the pinch of the NHL in the summer months, where there is little to talk ...

As a legitimate contender with the best player on the planet, the Edmonton Oilers have become one of the NHL’s most ...

NHL analyst Bob Stauffer believes injuries to key players were a major factor in the Edmonton Oilers’ back-to-back Stanley ...

Edmonton Oilers face a tough choice with Mattias Ekholm. His performance and age raise concerns. Oilers need defensive ...

Mattias Ekholm is arguably the most important defenceman on the Edmonton Oilers. He is their best overall defenceman with elite defensive skills. Yes, Evan Bouchard provides a lot of scoring, but ...

Ekholm’s 93 minutes versus elites ranked second to Nurse among the regulars on defence, with his Dangerous Fenwick percentage (smart Corsi, or smart expected goal share) of 54 percent more than ...

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm plays against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 21, 2021 ...

The 32-year-old Ekholm is in the first season of a four-year, $25 million extension, and could be an attractive asset given his contract and playing history. He's made clear his desire to stay in ...

Imposing 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensemen with thick beards and hard stares aren’t supposed to do that. Mattias Ekholm reminded everyone that he can.