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Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Born:July 17, 1991Draft:2009 Coyotes, 6th overall
Hometown:Karlskrona, SwedenPosition:Defense
Known For:OELShoots:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Florida Panthers

Oliver Oscar Emanuel Ekman-Larsson (born 17 July 1991) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ekman-Larsson was originally selected sixth overall by the Phoenix Coyotes organization in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Seen by many as one of the NHL’s top offensive defenceman, Ekman-Larsson led the Coyotes in scoring in both the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Florida Panthers
Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Florida Panthers (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

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Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
July 23, 2021Arizona CoyotesConor GarlandVancouver Canucks1st Round Pick
(Dylan Guenther)
2nd Round Pick
(Hunter Haight)
7th Round Pick
Jay Beagle
Antoine Roussel
Loui Eriksson

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Achievements

  • NHL All-Star Game 2014-15, 2017-18
  • World Championship All-Star Team 2015

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