Mattias Ekholm

“When we can roll four, you see what kind of team we are," Corey Perry said. "That’s the exciting part about this right now.”

The Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci pairing is being supplanted by minutes for Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard.

Even beyond Connor McDavid's status, the Oilers need improved health for several key roster players.

Ekholm discusses being traded from the Predators last season, what he learned in Nashville and finding success again with the Oilers.

A rare miscue from Ekholm, the team’s most reliable blueliner, led to the game-winning goal by Sam Lafferty.

With Round 1 underway, it’s time to measure the impact that 10 players have had on their new teams since moving at the trade deadline.

With fewer blueliners running power plays, players like Tyson Barrie can end up as a luxury for teams.

Ekholm is already one of the best deadline acquisitions in Edmonton Oilers history.

The Oilers acquired Ekholm and Bjugstad at the trade deadline, and both have tried to make sure their families can adjust to a new normal.

These are some of the options the Oilers have — whether that means adding or working with what they have.

The Oilers are in their championship window and the Ekholm trade addresses a major area of weakness for this team.

The Predators are in transition and the Oilers are gearing up for another playoff run.

Ekholm, 32, has five goals and 13 assists in 57 games this season.

Are any of the trades listed here compelling enough for the Oilers to land their target before the deadline?

There's no shortage of defencemen who could be on the move this offseason, including Seth Jones, Morgan Rielly and Dougie Hamilton.

Mattis Ekholm remains a — if not the — top target on the trade market. But are the Predators fielding offers for the wrong defenseman?

A bidding war for Ekholm’s services appears to be developing ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Scott Cullen highlights some available players that have turned up their fantasy hockey value over the past month.