Bowman needs to sign Ekholm. The math of last season suggests the key is to get the top pairing to the Stanley Cup Final ...

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm encountered significant injury challenges during the 2024-25 season, affecting his ...

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 in their Stanley Cup window, but have a lot of roster decisions to make within the next year. They ...

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

Stan Bowman’s main priority this month is to sign Connor McDavid to a new contract that begins in 2026-27. This isn’t new.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman believes Connor McDavid is worth every bit of a $50 million-per-year contract if the Oilers are ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a four-year, $25 million extension keeping him under contract through the 2025-26 season.

Mattias Ekholm plays for Edmonton Oilers now. But he'll forever hold the Nashville Predators near his heart, he says, before first game since trade ...

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.