Mattias Ekholm On Getting Traded To Edmonton And More | After The Horn

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm sits down with Christine Simpson to discuss moving north, making a run in the playoffs, balancing hockey with family and much more.
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Mattias Ekholm On Getting Traded To Edmonton And More | After The Horn
#NHL #StanleyCup #EdmontonOilers #Edmonton #Oilers #Hockey

[@Shawn-st2lx]

This guy really helped shore up a struggling defense. I'm glad to see he and his family are fitting in well.

[@Oujump]

sure but he 32 LOL

[@Shawn-st2lx]

@@Oujump so? Pavelski just got 4 goals and he's 38. I'm not expecting Ekholm to be with the team for a decade, but he still shored up the defensive woes the Oilers had.

[@Oujump]

@@Shawn-st2lx but pavelski is a different story

[@gunman462]

@@Oujump Big strong Defensemen age better than skilled forwards, Ekholm is still right in his prime.

[@mcleod21679]

​@@Oujump where has your d core got you so far?

[@r3dtig3r]

It's refreshing hearing other people happy to come to Edmonton. I love it here. Beautiful rolling plains and the northern sky keep me here.

[@dnice4145]

I've lived in other parts of Canada and overseas and Edmonton is a great city to live in comparatively.

[@Cope59]

I lived in edmonton for a couples of years and definitely enjoyed it. I found myself coming back to bc only because I missed the mountains lol. But honestly I wouldn't mind moving back. It would make going to games a 100 times easier aha

[@alexandrapreston7283]

R u being held at gun point?

[@alexandrapreston7283]

​@@dnice4145 Rlly? Maybe I just need to be more appreciative of where I am

[@BobsUruncle-dl7cs]

@@alexandrapreston7283 They are full of crap and are just more freakish online trolls that hide the ugly underbelly of edmonton they are probably getting paid to throw shade on the reality of living in the cesspool called Edmonton. Its actually hard to stomach all the garbage I read from these hired trolls.

[@JohnMikhail-fy9ew]

We got such an amazing player in getting Mattias. So happy we have him on the Oilers! Definitely lost a beauty in Barrie though, but gotta give something to get something

[@gunman462]

@@Mitch-ui8ps Exactly, Ekholm brings the best of both worlds.

[@kylef4357]

Leafs fan here, this was so wholesome. Ekholm and his mighty beard has been a massive add for the oilers!

[@CP4Z167]

As an Oilers fan I instantly became a fan of this guy. Consistent steady play on ice, seems like a cool, chill friendly guy off ice

[@deanm3464]

Ekholm is amazing, great deadline acquisitions this year! I hope Ekholm and his awesome family are here in Edmonton for a long time

[@classic.cameras]

It's what the Oilers needed. Some vicious Viking help. I am already a huge fan of this guy as a Oiler.

[@Peksisarvinen]

From right here in the Northern circle, just a hop over the ocean to the East, I was over the moon when I heard Edmonton got Ekholm. He was and still is extremely underrated as a player. And moreover, he is exactly what the Oilers needed. And he has proven it. Still a lot of hockey left to play, but this team's something special for sure. Hope Ekholm and his family have a long and fruitful stay in Edmonton.

[@OilRacki]

I love these guys. They're both such awesome people, and I love that they are not just "OK" with living in Edmonton, but actually prefer a place like Edmonton because it's similar to home. We don't ever really see that. They are just down to Earth people, which is rare for a player of his caliber. He's also a big difference maker on defense, both with his skillset on the ice, and also off. You can tell the impact he's made on Bouchard, already. Bouchard is able to grow into the player he's built to be because Ekholm handles the stuff that Bouchard doesn't excel at. I also think Bouchard has gained some toughness as a player, which is weird.. I didn't expect that. Great interview!

[@v.demonaco3718]

As a Swede watching the NHL Mattias has become more recognized and popular after the trade to EDM. But comparing Nashville to Edmonton would be similar to comparing Real Sociedad to Real Madrid. The Oilers are an institution. I'd imagine winning the Cup as an Oiler would be the ultimate hockey experience, aside from winning the Olympics. Heja Mattias!

[@tman6663]

That was awesome! All the best to the Ekholms! Welcome to the Oiler family in Edmonton!

[@shaverge]

will always be a fan favorite in Nashville, what a class act

[@ocramocram1]

As an Edmontonian, I love it here. I know it's my home and I'm biased, but I think it's a fantastic place to live. I also love the cold winters. :)

[@datriaxsondor590]

Nice couple. Nice family. You and your family, are good hands in Edmonton, Mattias. Best of luck going forward.

[@cskvision]

It’s fantastic the family loves it here. He was stellar in Nashville and glad to see our Ikea makes them feel right at home. 😎🇸🇪

[@ericawright429]

Lovely interview! They are both so engaging. Edmonton is lucky :)

[@matskarlsson924]

Outstanding interview, almost like a commercial for Edmonton as a city and as a team, the perfect match.

[@gregorycaldwell3721]

Quality people. Happy to have them here in Edmonton.

[@RPlett-ff5ri]

Welcome to Edmonton!!! I love these folks!

[@TH-tl6sy]

So funny I have a swedish friend that immigrated to California, but couldn't handle the heat and moved to Edmonton. Ended up retiring in Edmonton. Some people are just built for cold.

[@averyhamilton4945]

Loved having Eks in Nashville. I can also see that the accent rubbed off on him a little bit 😂. Best of luck in Edmonton, man.

[@barrykidd1977]

You can hear a little TN twang in there, can’t you?

[@colecadieux9370]

Just a beautiful family inside and out.

[@Steno316]

Never got an interview with Lauren Pronger like this

[@canadiandeplorable2087]

😂😂😂

[@dustinadagala2590]

What he has done for the defence has been stellar. And Evan b has been the player who has enjoyed it the most

[@tequila6306]

The absolute perfect player for this Oilers, the missing piece of the puzzle imo

[@cindyrussell1581]

As a true Oiler fan im sure glad we picked him up, great player.

[@supegdaking]

Wtf is a true Oilers fan lol

[@cindyrussell1581]

@@supegdaking you figure that out.

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

This was the player I was hoping holland traded for and I’m pumped he’s with the oilers. So glad holland didn’t trade for chychrun

[@tenhouradaygamer1009]

Edmonton loves the Ekholms!!

[@brandonpatrick6489]

Definitely one of the most underrated defenseman in the league. Glad he likes the city & he feels at home here! Having his veteran experience & leadership in the room has really helped our young guys like Bouchard & Broberg.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Great addition ❤🇨🇦✔

[@rossmartens]

What a great dude

[@REAPER-1xxx]

Beautiful family. I hope they continue to enjoy their stay.

[@davidwilliams4839]

Awesome interview. Really appreciated it.

[@nowayinhell91]

These two are adorable ❤

[@theAV8R]

Dammit now I have to buy another jersey.

[@ryleyw3684]

Just seeing this now but, hes one of my favorites on the team, opened a Tim Hortons Duo card with him on it, I don't really collect hockey card but got back into hockey this year and decided to get a few packs. So that was cool. Ive been oilers fan since 2005/6 grade 3, and with family thar lived in Edmonton too, but I love 8 hrs away so going to a game isn't and wasn't something we did, but hopefully 2024/25 season my brother and I can go he lived there for a few years and gone to a few this year.

[@ejomamma6234]

Good luck and all the best always!

[@rickmoorey1866]

The fact he’s already talking about years past this deal. I remember the dark days in Edmonton. Who cut the onion?

[@stephenletts4942]

Great Interview!

[@Jiordanios]

This was awesome!

[@-StarChildr3n-]

Great watch

[@alsshenanigans2883]

great interview!!!! lets go oilers! its not if just when the cup coming back to Edmonton. I bet its in his time as a oiler.

[@brentnielsen2010]

Hey Mattias, how are you enjoying playing in Edmonton? "Well there is an Ikea, so there's that" Low-key, he has become one of my favorite players on the Oilers. What a great family, welcome Mattias, I hope you find success here!!!

[@johnsinglet575]

As a neutral fan, Ekholm was an amazing pickup by the Oilers. He should help stabilize their blue line going forward.

[@chrisbatoche7532]

This is our year baby

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Reminds of Randy Greg 😁🇨🇦

[@happycanayjian1582]

Hey Mattias, if you need help assembling IKEA furniture, I’m your man. I can get frustrated and swear with the best of ‘em. 💪🏼🤬

[@aidanbogner2839]

love that they mentioned ikea lmao

[@gged]

Give holland credit for getting eks every oiler fan woulda chose Karlsson and that woulda been a mistake eks was a way better choice

[@audreyjeffrey9026]

Mattias is my new favourite Oiler.

[@bigchuy]

Love how Toronto media always make it about the city like there's nowhere else in Canada to live....

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Perfect wife perfect life✔🇨🇦

[@ghostofdream]

im so happy to see how this mn and his family really want to be here. lets go

[@BigGoldChungus]

Edmonton is a great place to be from

[@Logjam5]

Nice.

[@user-ko7cq6sp5f]

❤

[@slothfratelli5546]

1st class

[@GeeDee-zk9sq]

Grind grind grind.

[@TheChuckles1985]

This Will Be The Year The Cup Comes Home To Edmonton :) #LetsGoOilers

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Winter warriors 😂🇨🇦

[@gged]

Why didn’t mark Spector do this interview?lol

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Stay at home grit 😂💥🇨🇦

[@t.k.1448]

I'm guessing on his salary, he doesn't need to buy his home furnishings at IKEA. Great addition to the team and the community.

[@ejomamma6234]

Who wouldn't want to be an Oiler, especially with Mac D and Dr Drai with you!

[@drew_peabawls13]

It would be great to see a real hockey town win the Cup this year.

[@halmartin7417]

Don't shave that beard, Sampson...

[@jade0136]

LOL 😂 happy about Edmonton

[@rickrobitaille8809]

That was Ikea southside 😂✔🇨🇦

[@747Cone]

Ekholm’s always going to the airport, it’s on the way!

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsaiyan]

Ekholm looks like hes a lumber jack or even a Viking

[@Easy_E_94]

Oilers fleeced the league at trade deadline. Noo competition

[@Swamp_gas12]

I think David Poile had something to do with it, being from Edmonton and all and retiring

[@brianhickey666]

Valhalla

[@slaktaren4849]

Swedes are amazing at speaking english. So weird.

[@DylanSparks99]

It's actually pretty common. From a quick Google search over 80% of Sweden speaks it

[@emh7963]

It is also pretty similar to English grammatically

[@DylanSparks99]

@@emh7963 very true. Nordic and Scandinavian languages as well as any Germanic languages are very similar to that of English as they all come from the same roots so it's very easy to learn them when you're a native speaker of another one of those languages. Which can explain why english is very popular in those countries as well

[@gomezfriesen]

Obi-Wan-Ekholm

[@Swamp_gas12]

Bet his wife is glad she's out of the States/little gun control with 3 young kids.

[@Kangal_06]

You can see the dissapointment on his face of being a spoiler 😅😅 hahah .gretzky aint here mf .

[@newchapterjesse]

im sorry but even I am a Edmonton person that lived in Edmonton most of my life the air isn't that great. Now come to The west coast of the Vancouver island

[@supegdaking]

Yeah and smell the homeless and curry in the air

[@LadyDecember]

I disagree. Edmonton air is magnificent. I had become very nose-blind to it over the years, went away to New York for a vacation and just got assaulted for a straight week with garbage smell. When I flew back into Edmonton, the lush freshness hit me _hard,_ I had no idea my nose-blindness was hiding such a thing for so many years. It was glorious. I took in lungfuls. Maybe you just became nose-blind to it.

[@kamdhatt7648]

Absolutely beautiful interview

[@bxx7666]

This guy is a physical force out there

[@mikealkarout9555]

The cup is coming home this year to Edmonton!!

[@MH-jv8ns]

poor guy....

[@TheSimpleG5]

❤