OLIVER EKMAN-LARSSON NEWS

Set to be available for Thursday Ekman-Larsson (illness) took part in Wednesday's practice, per David Alter of The Hockey News, which indicates that he should be available for Thursday's tilt against the Islanders...

Impact Ekman-Larsson missed Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders due to the illness. He has a goal, 13 points, 52 hits and 34 blocks in 37 outings in 2024-25. Ekman-Larsson is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Simon Benoit based on Wednesday's morning skate. Conor Timmins, who logged 16:47 of ice time Tuesday, is projected to draw out of the lineup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs defeat Islanders 3-1, tie idle Florida for the top spot in Atlantic Division

David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday to move into a tie with idle Florida for the top spot in t...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Tuesday's game Ekman-Larsson (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders.

Impact Ekman-Larsson missed Monday's practice session due to his illness, and he'll be absent for at least one game. Philippe Myers is a candidate to return to the lineup Tuesday, while Marshall Rifai was called up to provide additional depth. Ekman-Larsson should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's rematch against the Islanders.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Ekman-Larsson (illness) was absent from Monday's practice.

Impact It's unclear at this time if Ekman-Larsson will play in Tuesday's matchup versus the Islanders. He has accounted for one goal, 13 points, 63 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 52 hits in 37 appearances this season. If Ekman-Larsson is unavailable, Philippe Myers could play against the Islanders.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pillar on ice Ekman-Larsson picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact He laid two hits, added one block and fired one shot in 21:56. OEL consistently delivers a couple assists every seven games or so, adds a block-a-game and averages three hits every two games. Ekman-Larsson is more valuable on the ice than in the fantasy arena.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Produces assist in loss Ekman-Larsson notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Ekman-Larsson has earned two helpers, six PIM, five shots on net and six hits over four games in December. That matches his point production from all of November. Ekman-Larsson will continue to see top-four minutes throughout 2024-25, but his hot start was likely a bit of a flash in the pan. He's collected 10 points, 47 shots on net, 41 hits, 27 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 27 contests.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NHL.COM

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 for only their second w...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Welcome Back: Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Florida Panthers The Panthers welcome back 2024 Stanley Cup champion Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Back at practice Saturday Ekman-Larsson returned to practice Saturday, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact Ekman-Larsson missed Friday's practice with an illness, though he's back in action Saturday, indicating he should be good to go ahead of Sunday's matchup with Utah. The veteran blueliner has one goal, eight points and a plus-2 rating through his first 20 games with Toronto.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Friday Ekman-Larsson missed practice Friday with an illness.

Impact The Maple Leafs get a rare Saturday off as they do not play again until Sunday versus Utah. That will give Ekman-Larsson an extra day to get healthy. Ekman-Larsson has been a rock on the Toronto blue line and has chipped in with a goal and seven assists in 20 games. He is on a two-game point streak heading into action Sunday. Consider him day-to-day at this point. If he is unable to go, look for Jani Hakanpaa to enter the lineup.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple Wednesday Ekman-Larsson produced an assist, two PIM and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Ekman-Larsson has a helper in back-to-back contests following an eight-game slump. He was moved back to the first pairing alongside Morgan Rielly for Wednesday's game after spending some time lower in the lineup. Ekman-Larsson has eight points, 38 shots on net, 31 hits, 23 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 20 appearances. Fantasy managers may be willing to ride through streaky offense since he plays on a strong team and offers category coverage.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist to end slump Ekman-Larsson posted an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Ekman-Larsson's hot October is a distant memory -- his helper Saturday ended an eight-game point drought. While he's no longer on the top pairing at even strength, he's still seeing significant usage as well as power-play time. The veteran defenseman is up to seven points, 38 shots on net, 31 hits, 20 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 19 appearances. Ekman-Larsson's talent as an offensive blueliner, coupled with a strong supporting cast, should keep him in the mix for fantasy consideration.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ekman-Larsson celebrated after reaching 1,000 NHL games | NHL.com Maple Leafs defenseman hit milestone Wednesday, celebrated in Toronto Saturday

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

SIMMONS: Oliver Ekman-Larsson's many ups and downs on the road to 1,000-game milestone In the famed NHL draft of 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes used their first pick on a pencil-thin, long-armed defenceman from Sweden.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Ekman-Larsson still has 'that drive' entering 1,000th NHL game with Maple Leafs | NHL.com Defenseman still focuses on details in 15th season, won Stanley Cup with Panthers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Nets first as Leaf Ekman-Larsson scored a goal in a 5-1 loss to the Blues on Thursday.

Impact It was OEL's first goal of the season. He crushed the puck from the top of the circle, and it hit a Blues player and deflected past Jordan Binnington. Ekman-Larsson is off to a strong start in Toronto with one goal and four assists, 22 shots, 15 hits and seven blocks. He has even seen some time on PP1 as the Leafs try to figure out how to inject some life in that struggling group. OEL is a solid depth defender in shallow leagues.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Blues beat Maple Leafs 5-1 in first meeting against former coach Craig Berube since his firing

Jordan Binnington made 40 saves, Dylan Holloway scored twice and St. Louis beat Toronto 5-1 on Thursday night, spoiling Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube’s first game against the Blue...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS