Player Discussion Mattias Ekholm

[Bryanbryoil]

Having a good playoffs?

Yes, I think he's currently hurt though.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Yes, I think he's currently hurt though.

Yeah, those 2 heavy hits he took on the first shift of game 3 seem to have had an affect. He's still been good but, like you said, I think he might be hiding a nagging injury.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Yeah, those 2 heavy hits he took on the first shift of game 3 seem to have had an affect. He's still been good but, like you said, I think he might be hiding a nagging injury.

Sounds like it has been more illness related. Guess there was a flu going through their team and Ekholm was really sick. He was a game time decision a couple games back with Broberg on standby if not well enough. Course he could also be a bit banged up. But he hasn't shown any gaps in his physical game or compromised skating.

 

[syz]

Sounds like it has been more illness related. Guess there was a flu going through their team and Ekholm was really sick. He was a game time decision a couple games back with Broberg on standby if not well enough. Course he could also be a bit banged up. But he hasn't shown any gaps in his physical game or compromised skating.

He got burned last night but it wouldn't be surprising to lose a step if you have the flu.

 

[TheNumber4]

Listening this guys pressers, it’s obvious he communicates well and has a great head for the game.

He loves it in Edmonton too. Wonder if when he hangs him up if he’d stay as a Coach. I think he’d be an amazing Defensive Coach with his knowledge of the game and communications skills. Hope to see him stay for awhile in Edmonton.

 

[Zerotonine]

Listening this guys pressers, it’s obvious he communicates well and has a great head for the game.

He loves it in Edmonton too. Wonder if when he hangs him up if he’d stay as a Coach. I think he’d be an amazing Defensive Coach with his knowledge of the game and communications skills. Hope to see him stay for awhile in Edmonton.

He has talked about moving back to Sweden when he is done playing

 

[TheNumber4]

He has talked about moving back to Sweden when he is done playing

Ahh has he? Well that’s too bad. Maybe more continued success here will change his mind.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Sounds like it has been more illness related. Guess there was a flu going through their team and Ekholm was really sick. He was a game time decision a couple games back with Broberg on standby if not well enough. Course he could also be a bit banged up. But he hasn't shown any gaps in his physical game or compromised skating.

Yup, you called it.

Listening this guys pressers, it’s obvious he communicates well and has a great head for the game.

He loves it in Edmonton too. Wonder if when he hangs him up if he’d stay as a Coach. I think he’d be an amazing Defensive Coach with his knowledge of the game and communications skills. Hope to see him stay for awhile in Edmonton.

Yeah, when he was first traded he stated how much he was looking forward to living in a city with seasons including winter which is always the knock on playing in Edmonton.
I agree with the coaching thing. I think he'd be amazing.

 

[OiledUp]

Ahh has he? Well that’s too bad. Maybe more continued success here will change his mind.

His wife has a career of her own(sports journalist) that she put on the back burner to follow him in his and they both have a lot of projects going on back in Sweden. He'll end up coaching up young swedish D after his playing days if I were to guess. Oilers should get him on board to help out with scouting, he has a good eye.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

His wife has a career of her own(sports journalist) that she put on the back burner to follow him in his and they both have a lot of projects going on back in Sweden. He'll end up coaching up young swedish D after his playing days if I were to guess. Oilers should get him on board to help out with scouting, he has a good eye.

First thing that I thought when it was mentioned that he'd likely return to Sweden.

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

I hope we approach Hyman to coach as soon as he retires. His profile/personality seems perfect and he already talks like a coach. Nuge can run the PP. lol

 

[Paralyzer]

I hope we approach Hyman to coach as soon as he retires. His profile/personality seems perfect and he already talks like a coach. Nuge can run the PP. lol

Mattias Hyman? or Zach Ekholm?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Ekholm gets a letter, well done

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

I dont actually recall Pronger and Niedemeyer being on the same pairing.

They weren't.

But they each played 30 minutes, so every f***ing shift one of them was on the ice.

Literal insanity. If it hadn't come at our expense, I would have loved that Ducks team and been a huge fan.

 

[K1984]

Ekholm gets a letter, well done

I really, really wish he didn't have to play in this tournament.

He's right after McDavid and Draisaitl as one of the guys that would most benefit from a 2 week recharge.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I really, really wish he didn't have to play in this tournament.

He's right after McDavid and Draisaitl as one of the guys that would most benefit from a 2 week recharge.

Fair, but I think they take pride in it, and I hope he has a strong tourney, really turns even more heads.