Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: May 24, 1990
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 102 overall, 2009 round 4 (
NSH)
Reports
Dec. 14, 2023 (Updated Dec. 15, 2023)
Contract: $25,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $6,250,000)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 33
Projection: First Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Ekholm got off to a bit of a slow start to the season when he was dealing with a hip flexor issue
In a ten game segment (ending December 14th vs Tampa) he scored 3G-1A - averaged over 21:00 TOI and finished the segment (+4)
Top pairing 2-way 'D' who is used in all situations.
Matches up against top lines. Part of the top pairing PK unit. Understated shot from distance. When he establishes an open lane in the offensive zone he shoots the puck accurately from distance. Elite hockey sense / three zone game management. Blocks shots. Pushes back physically. A big part of the reason the Oilers have got back on track in 23/24.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 79 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 44 | 47 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 21 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 57 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 44 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 80
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 78
- Physicality: 85
- Puck Moving/Passing: 82
- Shot: 86
- Skating: 80
Oct. 2, 2023 (Updated Oct. 3, 2023)
Contract: $25,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $6,250,000)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 33
Projection: First Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
A workhorse who logs a ton of ice in all situations. ES / PP#2 / PK#1 - '2-way D'
Averaged nearly 22:00 TOI when the games got harder at the end of the regular season and into playoffs. Matches up against top lines. Brings combination of size, grit, high-end hockey IQ, and secondary offense. A top-pairing 'D' who manages the game exceptionally well. Settles things down on the Oilers back end. A young looking 33 year old veteran. Signed through 25/26 - $6.0M AAV
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 79 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 44 | 47 |
| 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 21 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 57 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 44 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 90
- Offensive Zone Starts: 80
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 78
- Physicality: 85
- Puck Moving/Passing: 82
- Shot: 84
- Skating: 80
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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