Overview
- Elliotte Friedman reports that Oliver Ekman-Larsson is on Edmonton’s radar as the Maple Leafs broaden what they may consider moving, including players with term.
- Edmonton is weighing a right-shot defense option or a third-line center, and Ekman-Larsson has experience playing the right side.
- Oilers radio analyst Bob Stauffer says a first-round pick offer for Ekman-Larsson exists, though the bidding team was not identified and the offer remains unconfirmed.
- Leafs reporter Nick Alberga says Ekman-Larsson wants to remain in Toronto and is focused on winning there.
- Ekman-Larsson has eight goals and 27 assists in 59 games this season and previously helped Florida defeat Edmonton in the 2023–24 Stanley Cup Final.