Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a Swedish defenceman who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ekman-Larsson went sixth overall to the Phoenix Coyotes in 2009 and spent a decade as that franchise's leading blueliner before winning the Stanley Cup with Florida in 2024. Ekman-Larsson passed 1,100 NHL games and 500 career points during 2025-26, then captained Sweden at the 2026 World Championship.

Position	Defence, shoots left
Born	17 July 1991, Karlskrona, Sweden
Drafted	6th overall, 2009, by Phoenix
NHL teams	Coyotes, Vancouver, Florida, Toronto
Milestones	Passed 1,100 NHL games and 500 points; Olympic silver with Sweden in 2014
Honours	Stanley Cup 2024 with Florida; two NHL All-Star Games; captained Sweden at the 2019 and 2026 World Championships
Known for	Puck-moving minutes-eater who can slot anywhere on a blue line; the first Swedish-born defenceman with a 20-goal season

Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Andrew Mangiapane

Officials under fire after ”horrible” penalty call

Fans couldn't believe the penalty call!

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Toronto Maple Leafs, with a hit on Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning

Fans furious after Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s fine for hit on Guentzel

People are calling it a big conspiracy against the Maple Leafs

3-time Stanley Cup winner and former Boston Bruin calls out Charlie McAvoy for nasty hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Furious with Bruins defenseman's hit

Jamie Benn gets ejected after outrageous hit from behind on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Jamie Benn was assessed a boarding major which led to a game misconduct.

Coyotes and Oliver Ekman-Larsson discussing eight-year contract

It looks like Oliver Ekman-Larsson is ready to invest in the desert. The Arizona Coyotes and their star defenceman are reportedly discussing a contract that would keep Ekman-Larsson with the team for the next eight ...

Ekman-Larsson Out the Door? 5-Teams Linked In Trading for the Arizona D-Man

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, we’ll continue to hear more and more reports about franchises being either sellers or buyers. Some teams are looking to bring special assets that could help them land a Stanley ...