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NHL·ANALYSIS·August 25, 2026 10:51 PM ET

Oilers revisit cost of 2023 Mattias Ekholm trade

His three-year, $12 million extension starts in 2026-27

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read
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What happened: Edmonton acquired Ekholm in 2023 while moving a first-round pick, a fourth-round pick, a roster player and a prospect. The Oilers also received a sixth-round pick in the deal.

Why it matters: The assets surrendered carry value beyond the initial contention window. Ekholm's new contract keeps the veteran under team control through 2028-29.

By the numbers: At the time of his October 2025 extension, Ekholm had 92 points and a plus-83 rating in 165 games for Edmonton.

What to watch: Training camp will show how Edmonton deploys Ekholm as the 2026-27 roster takes shape.

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