Mattias Ekholm

This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: “Ekholm will be going to EDM…not fully sure of return, but multiple pieces/picks…

[McCURDY: Puljujarvi traded to Carolina](https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-trade-jesse-puljujarvi-to-carolina-for-prospect) [STAPLES: Player grades — McDavid’s brilliance not enough vs. I suspect Kulak, which might mean Broberg going down to Bakersfield for cap and playing time reasons. He’s been coming on in his role higher up the line-up, playing tougher, more consistent defensive hockey. It’s safe to say that Ekholm presents some risk to the Oilers given his age (he’ll be 33 in May), cap hit ($6.25 million per before retention) and term (three more years on his deal after this season). And I’m going to warn you once again not to put any weight in the assessment of folks relying on publicly-available stats and a few viewing of the player in order to rate him just now. This trade of Barrie could also mean more regular ice time for big Vincent Desharnais on the right side. Instead Bouchard gets a major vote of confidence in that he’s next in line to run the Edmonton power play. But a guy like Mattias Ekholm is what the Oilers D has been sorely lacking. And hockey data collector Corey Sznajder of Shutdown Line: “Ekholm’s been more involved with the offense in the NSH games I’ve tracked this year. His cap hit in Edmonton will be $6 million per season. This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: “Ekholm will be going to EDM…not fully sure of return, but multiple pieces/picks… Article content

Ils cèdent aux Predators Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer et des sélections de première et quatrième ronde en 2023. Plus de détails suivront.

Il a récolté 23 buts et 24 mentions d’aide pour 47 points en 44 rencontres avec les Thunderbirds de Seattle, dans la Ligue junior de l’Ouest. Barrie écoule quant à lui la deuxième année d’une entente de trois campagnes qui lui rapporte 4,5 millions $ annuellement. Le Suédois dispute la première saison d’un contrat de quatre ans lui rapportant 6,25 millions $ annuellement.

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick for Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick.

Mattias Ekholm, a 32-year-old defenseman and Nashville Predators veteran, has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers, according to a source.

[Nino Niederreiter hit the road](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2023/02/25/nino-niederreiter-nashville-predators-david-poile-nhl-trade-deadline/69944691007/) to Winnipeg. Then went [Tanner Jeannot to Tampa Bay](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2023/02/26/nashville-predators-trade-tanner-jeannot-tampa-bay-lightning/69947121007/). Nashville has nine picks in the 2024 draft – one in the first, third, fifth and seventh rounds; two in the fourth round; and three in the second round. Barrie, 31, who is in the second year of a three-year, $13.5 million deal, has 105 goals and 373 assists in 744 career games with the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Oilers. and a talented forward with high upside in Reid Schaefer to our ever-growing prospect pool," Poile said in a statement. The 32-year-old defenseman, who has made clear in recent years his desire to stay with the Nashville Predators, was traded to the Edmonton Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers made their NHL trade deadline splash on Tuesday afternoon, acquiring veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm from the downsizing Predators in ...

Barrie, 31, is signed through next season with a $4.5 million cap hit. He's currently playing for the WHL Seattle Thunderbirds junior team. While best known for his play in his own zone, Ekholm can also chip in offensively, with 18 points in 57 games this season.

Edmonton needed to add a defenseman at the deadline, and the team has found its answer. The Oilers traded for Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm on Tuesday ...

The contract carries a cap hit of $6.25 million for another three years. Barrie had 43 points in 61 games with the Oilers this season. Schaefer is the Oilers' 2022 first-round pick. At 32 years old, there is some concern about the longevity of Ekholm's contract. He'll be a great option on the back end to drive the transition game, which Edmonton thrives on. The Oilers needed to address their blue line issues.

Edmonton acquires the veteran defenceman and a 2024 sixth-round pick from Nashville for Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 ...

The 19-year-old currently has 47 points (23G, 24A) for the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds. Barrie leaves the Oilers as part of the trade having led the club's defence in scoring over his three seasons in Oil Country, posting 25 goals and 107 assists in 109 games. The 32-year-old Swedish defenceman has three years remaining on his contract following the 2022-23 NHL season at an average annual value (AAV) of $6.25 million.

The Oilers send defenceman Tyson Barrie, prospect forward Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round draft pick and fourth rounder in 2024 to the Preds.

Schaefer was taken 32nd overall by the Oilers in 2022. The Oilers also get a sixth round pick in 2024. Ekholm, 32, is in the first year of a four-year contract with an average annual value of $6.25-million.

Edmonton needed to add a defenseman at the deadline, and the team has found its answer. The Oilers traded for Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm on Tuesday ...

The contract carries a cap hit of $6.25 million for another three years. Barrie had 43 points in 61 games with the Oilers this season. Schaefer is the Oilers' 2022 first-round pick. At 32 years old, there is some concern about the longevity of Ekholm's contract. He'll be a great option on the back end to drive the transition game, which Edmonton thrives on. The Oilers needed to address their blue line issues.

The Oilers have found their impact defenseman ahead of the trade deadline.

Hours after offloading Jesse Puljujarvi's contract, the Edmonton Oilers made a big move to acquire Mattias Ekholm from Nashville.

He has time on his side, but I haven’t seen a significant step forward from the player I watched last season. Reid Schaefer was the Oilers' first round pick (32nd overall) in 2022 and is playing in the WHL for the Seattle Thunderbirds. Over the past few days the Predators have stock piled their draft cupboards. In a completely different direction, the Oilers have added veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm instead, in exchange for It’s somewhat difficult to put into words, but Ekholm is a player who relies on his high-end hockey IQ in all three zones. Barrie did nothing to earn a ticket out of town. He’s capable with the puck, but isn’t a player who will lead the rush often. [Watch Hockey Central's trade deadline show on Sportsnet](https://watch.sportsnet.ca/event/Hockey_Central_Trade_Deadline_109627) [Sportsnet’s wall-to-wall coverage of the NHL trade deadline can be seen in a special edition of Hockey Central on March 3, beginning at 10 a.m. The biggest difference between Ekholm and Barrie (besides the fact Barrie is more productive offensively) is that Ekholm is a much better defender. Watch the show on Sportsnet or stream on SN NOW.](https://watch.sportsnet.ca/event/Hockey_Central_Trade_Deadline_109627) He’s a durable, two-way defender who can be deployed in all situations. While Holland acknowledged he was more open to trading a first-round pick for a rental player than he usually is, he didn't need to go down that road.

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashville Predators in a big trade.

Overall, this is a successful trade for both teams, and we will need to see how it impacts them. Schaefer was selected with the 32nd-overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and has the potential to become a top-six power forward at the NHL level later down the road. Yet, at the same time, the Oilers must be ecstatic to have added a high-impact defenseman right before the postseason. As a result, the veteran will be a key part of Edmonton’s core for multiple years, and that is simply fantastic for them. The British Columbia native will now be a key part of the Predators’ blueline, as he will play top-four minutes and quarterback their power play. [moved forwards Nino Niederreiter](https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-acquire-nino-niederreiter-from-predators/) and Tanner Jeannot.

Mattias Ekholm's roots run as deep in Nashville as almost any other player anywhere else in the NHL.

Barrie was a key ingredient in one of the most lethal power plays the NHL has ever seen. Oilers fans who saw the difference Duncan Keith made when he came to Edmonton will appreciate another veteran defensive presence. “I’m a team-first guy and that’s the only thing that matters to me. It became obvious in recent weeks that a shut down defenceman was a top priority for Edmonton. He knows what the Oilers, who topped out in the Western Conference Final last year, are feeling. “That’s why I’m saying this is an opportunity of a lifetime for me,” said the 32-year-old defenceman.