Ekman-Larsson’s offensive inventiveness has really stood out during the first three games of the season and it’s provided a new wrinkle for the Maple Leafs’ defence corps that was badly needed.

Follow live coverage of the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs today On June 16, 2023, Oliver Ekman-Larsson was fired from his job. Or at least that’s how it felt. Ekman-Larsson had ...

That is because of the 2023 Oliver Ekman-Larsson buyout. A decision that will keep Ekman-Larsson on Vancouver's books until 2031; his dead cap hit is set to double for two seasons starting in 2025-26.

Oliver's brother, Kevin Ekman-Larsson, is also a professional hockey player. The 29-year-old spent two seasons with the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners, from 2017 to 2019.