One Of The Best Trade Deadline Acquisitions In Recent History?

Nhl edmonton oilers vs vegas golden knights without connor mcdavid still ended up in a rout. We touch on the golden knights vs oilers highlights and the big nights for zach hyman leon draisaitl dylan holloway a bit, but focus on what I consider to be an nhl trade that continues to be absolutely massive for edmonton oilers highlights and franchise heading into the nhl playoffs 2024 . For continued coverage of nhl highlights today , news and rumors (we covered the arizona coyotes relocation moving story in the last video), and maybe various nhl news today like how the connor mcdavid injury is nothing to worry about, predictions rankings picks and the eventual oilers knights playoff series. Nhl hockey 2024
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[@tequila6306]

Easily. He’s +71 as an Oiler, in less than 2 seasons. That’s crazy good

[@markh4545454]

His partner Bouchard has a lower +/- with almost double the points. That says a lot

[@tequila6306]

@@markh4545454+/- doesn’t count on the power play, keep that in mind

[@markh4545454]

@@tequila6306 Oh right. I always forget that.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Almost Larry Robinson good.

[@George__Parasol279]

Prior to the Ekholm trade, the Oilers longest win streak was 9 games in 2000-01, and they had 5 different 8 game win streaks in the mid 80s. In Ekholm’s first 10 months as an Oiler he saw a 9 game win streak to end the regular season, then an 8 game win streak in November, then a 16 game win streak over the new year. Unreal winning percentage since getting here.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

I absolutely love Mattias Ekholm as an Oilers fan. The way he moves the puck, plays physical, and assists Bouchard is truly amazing. He has clicked so well here, and the best thing about the trade is he has term remaining until 2026, so he is here to stay and will be much more likely to sign an extension when the time comes than a player who only played for, say, three months on the team before free agency hits. He also had a hip flexor injury that he recovered from that led to him missing training camp and the preseason, and is truly a hardworking player. I hope Ekholm continues to help the Edmonton Oilers win and potentially go far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

[@hibby21]

ekholm has been a perfect fit. he's actually really helped bouchard and nurse. nurse maybe be overpayed but that doesn't mean he's a bad dman. hes valuable to the team and having less on his plate only makes him better. his biggest issue is he tries to do too much. adding ekholm and Vinny emerging has given the oilers a solid D group

[@ryans413]

He’s still paid way too much for what he douse on the ice.

[@chrismdb5686]

Nurse is bad because he isn't a #1 but he's paid like one. If he were paid like a second pairing guy he'd be fine.

[@Hgdhgfdssxvbbnjoo]

Hes not great. How on earth did he play on the top defensive pairing for so long.

[@Cougaloug]

You think your opinions matter when you can't spell simple words? ​@@ryans413

[@ryans413]

Ekholm and Hyman are the best deals this teams ever made.

[@FC-tq1yj]

Dwayne Rolosson

[@dudelove69]

​@@FC-tq1yjthat was a good one too but id say not as great as eckholm and hyman

[@themorethemerrier281]

The Draisaitl extension is not bad either.

[@FC-tq1yj]

@@dudelove69 Dwayne got us to the finals in 2006.

[@7.65x21mm]

i mean wayne was also apart of the oilers

[@PilgrimsTrail]

I miss Ekholm so much in Nashville

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

We are happy to have him on the Oilers

[@yeomansr]

Don't worry, we're treating him like a king in oil country.

[@TheClumsyChicken]

He would’ve definitely been a key player for the preds in the playoffs this year like he is for us currently in Edmonton

[@barrykidd1977]

God, Ekholm with the current Nashville forecheck would be vicious.

[@donborvio]

As a Preds fan: I don't know why, but I don't think Trotz ever liked him. He really ripped into him when he was a rookie: “The last guy that played horrible here I sent him off the continent. Now get out there and play better... Or else!”

[@boolikethebear]

when the pens played the preds in the final, ekholm was always the guy i feared the most. he's a gamer. a perfect pickup for the oilers.

[@jimbothy9852]

Fuck, Ekholm was my absolute favorite growing up with no team near me. When he got traded I wanted nothing but the best for him and he’s done just that. He’s so good both ways. Glad he’s being recognized.

[@dalriada]

Darnell Nurse is a top 2 d-man. The contract is on Holland and Chiarelli. How many more years before people accept it for what it is.

[@ZinfandelRed1914]

Agreed and Nurse is also playing much better this year....when he's not in the sin-bin! :p

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

I can say that I was 100% HAPPY to see Ekholm moving to Edmonton!!! AWSOME ACQUISITION!!!

[@duaneday5474]

Me too. Best player available 👌

[@Ravenrider1000]

Notice how bouchard got a lot better since they got ekholm?

[@ryans413]

Bouchard was good when they had Kieth as well

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Naa Bouchard was mediocore before he has improved I must admit, he was mediocore before

[@ryans413]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 he really came on in the 2022 playoffs when the team had Kieth and he never looked back from there.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

@@ryans413 I disagree, he was terrible in the Colorado WCF only after they got ekholm did he really start to improve.

[@Marixa1979]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 You do realize that he is just 24 years old right now even. His 2 previous years he as a .5 ppg player without all the power play time. I'd say he was pretty good before the trade, and has stepped up to the next level big time.

[@AlexTheOilersFan]

Maybe not in NHL history, but certainly in the McDavid/Draisitl era. Ekholm has been nothing short of SOLID since coming over. The perfect shutdown D who can contribute offensively.

[@stever5175]

Being a Bruins fan and living in Atlanta, Ekholm was always a joy to watch at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. I enjoy watching him on TV more as an Oiler than watching him live in Nashville. He would have been a great replacement for Chara. Oh well. Such a great player. One of my favorite NHL defensemen.

[@Thraith]

I never heard of Ekholm till he got traded to Edm. that's how under the radar he was in Nashville. He's been the best d-man on the Oilers since he arrived.

[@GoKnightsGo1]

Sorry, it’s Zach Whitecloud not Charlie Whitecloud… 😂 all good tho

[@jordanlane8699]

Love the Markov/Subban reference!

[@ChrisNelson7575]

One of the players I really regret the Predators trading

[@EMan-hr5vf]

Molenkdyk is looking pretty good and already has better skating than most NHLers

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

I’m sure they regret it too

[@connorjacobs]

he’s so solid it’s crazy

[@Slvrbuu]

We've been saying this team has needed a stronger defense forever. I was pretty excited when we got him. I was kind of sad for Schaefer, growing up in Edmonton, get drafted by the Oilers, only to get traded away. But Ekholm is exactly what the doctor ordered. Couple that with the shift in our mentality thanks to what seems to be Paul Coffey's influence, and it's just been nice to see.

[@Thexkidd]

Plus 43. I want 2 for the leafs please.

[@ShawnBlaque]

Not if the 2nd one is Nurse lmao

[@Marixa1979]

@@ShawnBlaque Nurse would still be the best D man on the Leafs.

[@ShawnBlaque]

@@Marixa1979 So it's not just management, even the fans are braindead about defense... Good to know lmao

[@Marixa1979]

@@ShawnBlaque Oilers defense is better than the Leafs in every way. More physical, more offensive contribution, better defensively, can drop the mitts. Leafs just stocked up on meh defenders hoping that quantity is more important than quality.

[@ShawnBlaque]

@@Marixa1979 Bouch and Ekholm are great. The point is that Nurse makes more than both of them and he's multiple degrees worse lol no amount of mental gymnastics are going to change that. Do you understand yet?? At this point I'm waiting for you to mention McDavid for no reason lol you can't be this dense

[@SMPFJ]

I was surprised that Ekholm slapshot from the circle didnt go through the top of the net. It was in and out of the net and Hill was still Frozen in the slowmo replay.

[@garygarside9782]

i think the coaching for defence has a bit to do with it

[@marktran630]

Ever since Paul Coffey took over as defensive coach, he has done wonders for this team.

[@dudelove69]

Coffee has helped a bit, but remember he sucked at defense as a player

[@veerpartapsohal7557]

His plus minus is even more impressive considering he doesn't play power play(he plays power play unit 2 but they don't play much), so his stats are 90% 5on5.

[@JJJ111JJJ]

Plus minus only counts at even strength.

[@veerpartapsohal7557]

@@JJJ111JJJ oh I didn’t know that, I see

[@EarlofSedgewick]

If you average out Nurse's contract with Ekholm, Bouchard and Ceci it seems like a pretty reasonable price for a top four. Obviously this has some copium in it because when Bouchard and Draisaitl run out in two years, and Ekholm runs out in three, it's going to look REAL bad. I don't think they can trade Nurse for equal value, so he's in there for the next seven years. Not to mention needing to negotiate McLeod, Holloway and Foegle too. I don''t know much about their prospect pool, but it's been THIN for picks recently, so I don't feel like anyone's coming up to make a big impact anytime soon, including Broberg.

[@xzavierkubluitok]

Big bad ekholm

[@Evan-hockputer]

Not to mention, Bouchard also has the fastest slapshots this season by a landslot.

[@StonedSpagooter]

Ekholm has the best slap shot within 10 feet of the net lmao Dudes wild with those things

[@Brubarov]

God I miss Markov. Best MTL player between 2000-2015. Thanks man.

[@AnaTheFroggo]

As an oiler fan, this is like the perfect team ❤

[@ryleyw3684]

And then we lost to the coyotes and then the Canucks. Canucks was more expected though as they are the top team for the conference. But that said I only really got into watching hockey this past January/February (2024) and seen the Edmonton playoffs against Vegas last year. But the way I see it, it's overall a good team just wish I watched more before.

[@allenralph5233]

agree with everyone else under radar in nashville and moment traded to a team with high offense cant get higher than some of edm's players then its apparent hes a good defender type. i am a fan of nash ill admit but ekholm def shining with that offense there with some of edms forwards and defensemen even if nash ever meets in playoffs at least he was traded to the other division in the conference thats fine by me. thats far just have to compete in playoffs.

[@ultrametric9317]

Perry too - I think it put them over. They have a well-oiled offensive machine.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Pun intended?

[@ultrametric9317]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 Actually I just now see that :)

[@runa_7022]

people who say mcdavid is the sole meaningful player on the oilers just dont really know what theyre talking about, or much about hockey honestly. its really not the "mcdavid show" as much as it used to be, and its definitely nothing compared to whats happening with my man Nikita Kucherov. lines without mcdavid have produced extremely well, and we have multiple players who work so hard to keep the game going and create plays and opportunities without mcdavid around to work his magic.

[@dtmrea247]

Nothing else to add. You said it all about Ekholm. He works great on this team.

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

Ekholm may end up being the boost to that D core that wins them the cup. Im not positive still, im not sure they have THAT guy as their number 1 like a Keith in Chicago, Hedman in Tampa or Makar in Colorado

[@BrokenhornKT]

as a Lover of the game, its good to see the Oilers come back into form,

[@mugmoment]

I don't blame Kenny for that campbell signing one bit. Before coming here, he was coming off a hell of a solid season with the Leafs and was in my opinion the only reason they made the playoffs in the first place. Just rotten luck that deal had to go so sour.

[@cnam1258]

Wat no. No.

[@Evan-hockputer]

People that say the Oilers are a one-man team are very delusional and ignorant.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Ekholm has the most points of ANY defenseman even strength. IMO he's an all-star.

[@IsraeliSnack]

McDavid finishes with 36 goals and 105 assists

[@IngyStudios]

He isn’t even playing ..

[@ryans413]

@@IngyStudioshe will play next game he was only out because he had some bruising that didn’t feel good. It’s not a serious injury

[@Squishysforbreakfast]

The fact that he hasnt really been in the Norris talks proves hes the most underrated defenseman in the league.

[@tigerwoods7788]

Chris Kunitz probably the best trade deadline deal I can think of. Long-term winger for Crosby and 3 cups

[@thomasmihaljevic3762]

The comp to Subban-Markov is A+

[@csharp48]

Why, cause they'll never win a Cup?

[@rthomp03]

For my money, the best deadline deal in recent history was the Avs getting Lehkonen for Justin Barron and a 2024 2nd rounder. He's so underrated for his value in forechecking and puck retrieval so the Avs star players can stay on the attack. Can play on any line, any situation. And he chips in 0.8 points per game, while being on a $4.5M salary for the next 4 years. Not to take anything away from Ekholm, he's clearly a perfect fit with Bouchard on the blueline. And obviously I'm an Avs homer.

[@garyrobertson6432]

Old Darnell… the biggest effect he has on the team is using up cap space😢

[@Sir_Sydney_live]

I'd say yeah but Guentzel is another guy that should be in that convo. I mean ofc if he leaves then it'd be harder but if he stays it'd be a really really close race. Ekholm is insane for those oilers and I'm happy for them.

[@George__Parasol279]

Guentzel has obviously been great but Ekholm has sustained his high level of play for 13 months straight now, so I think he’s comfortably ahead of Guentzel for the time being due to duration. Obviously that can change.

[@Sir_Sydney_live]

@@George__Parasol279 No, 100% I agree it'll depend on IF Guentzel stays and if he keeps up this dominance on Aho's wing and Jarvis' side.

[@gordtaylor4621]

He’s a beast!

[@faunbudweis]

He's a Viking warrior any team would want.

[@Taylor-gb5gf]

gotta be the best chance for the Stanley Cup to stay in Canada in the last while

[@justinogen]

0:21 Who's Charlie Whitecloud?

[@NatsdadsamI]

Bouchard is all but useless without the support of the Oilers. Eck took him under his wing and showed him how to be a defenceman. Really, put Bouchard on any other line or team, and he does half as well at best. Eck is, without question the best defenceman on the Oilers.

[@mcfly7]

That's what happens when everyone gets more ice time.

[@niceneasyraps]

It’s Zack Whitecloud not Charlie

[@owenkrepps4966]

ZACH Whitelcoud not Charlie lol

[@George__Parasol279]

Lmao there is a Zac Efron movie called Charlie St. Cloud. Part of me wonders if that’s what confused him lol

[@tyreekburger7612]

Pleas come back for the Arizona game tomorrow I’m going some,ease play and get 100

[@speen3896]

great take

[@Dai_R]

congrats on 60k

[@iTry99]

Charlie Whitecloud? lol

[@Skynertia]

That anonymous player's opinion of Ekholm is hilarious. I wish we knew who it was, I would have to assume it's someone out of Calgary or LA who got their feelings hurt. Peak example of "just because you play a sport professionally doesn't make you an expert".

[@beneasler8868]

I know it's one game but this is one of my biggest arguments against McDavid winning the Hart this year. I think the Oilers would still be a playoff team without him. I don't think I can say that about the Avs and certainly not the Lighting without Mackinnon and Kucherov respectfully

[@thecoolguynamedal]

The new pronger

[@doomslayerdave]

Oilers and Canes in the SCF....a repeat of 2006 too. Carolina in 7.

[@shoresy4084]

Vegas and bruins

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

lol naa

[@LARGO125]

​@@shoresy4084Vegas has to make it first. St Louis is coming up fast, and Vegas seems to be mailing it in more often than not.

[@jonah.donohue]

I must admit I was wrong about this trade x1000

[@hondabar]

I mean, can you say ANYTHING bad about him? Great all around player.

[@interestedmeow]

That shot doesn’t go in if Hollo isn’t down low doing his best impression of a basketball box out.

[@NatsdadsamI]

You're drunk, he didn't even see the puck, he heard it for sure but had no chance to stop it.

[@TheKisj]

If nurse can just stay consistent with his defensive play every game, and stop making the same rookie mistakes, yeah I'd like for him to remain in Edmonton, but that contract needs to be changed somehow

[@LankyDutchman]

Who TF is Charlie Whitecloud? Any relation to Zach?

[@Wolfstalker21]

Talking about oilers without mcdavid for 1 game just shows how valuable he is. Any team can go out and win 1 game without their star.

[@spacebar4509]

But everyone says McDavid puts the team on his back and without him they’d be nothing, and they just cooked Vegas 5-1.

[@connormcdavid-r6b]

Charlie Whitecloud?!?!😂😂ummm

[@thylacine519]

I refuse to believe Ekholm's D-Partner is not 24, he looks way older than his actual age

[@ryans413]

Old man Bouchard I was very excited when they drafted him at 10th so many teams passed on him and I knew he had a wicked shot and it come in handy with some proper coaching.

[@VeikkoLaari-g7o]

The mcflow years😂

[@MADDESONCOUTTS-u7g]

I haaaate being reminded of Nurses absurd contract. He isn't worth half of what he's making.

[@garethvaughan7493]

Ekholm being worse than rasmus andersson is the funniest thing ive heard all day

[@BigVuVu]

this video is not about Jake Guentzel

[@jayryan1956]

cant believe bouchard is only 24

[@immersionHEHE]

True viking

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Nurse is a liability to say the least.

[@Rodgerwilco91]

You should just change your channel name to “Johnny Glaze” already lmao.

[@shanielcabral]

Charlie Whitecloud 😂

[@olegevstigneev5367]

С обменом Мактавиша из Бостона ничего не сравнится.6 кубков.

[@armandoperez7967]

If the Panthers are not in the Final then I believe that Edmonton will take it. As a Panthers fan, Edmonton is the only team that I fear in the final this season.

[@joshm9363]

Watch out for Dallas, they’re a deep team that has the ability to roll over any other. In a different location that team would be getting way more attention. With that said McDavid and Draisaitl are a nightmare and anyone actively wanting to face them has a strange perspective. As for the video, Ekholm deserves the respect. The Oilers seem way more of a threat with him than they did previously.

[@CrisisStriker]

@@joshm9363love to see a Dallas vs Edmonton conference final. Love the passion and work of both teams this year. Both are equally scary to face in the playoffs

[@joshm9363]

@@CrisisStriker pfft, I'd much rather see Vancouver in one of those spots 😁. But my bias aside, yeah, I think that would be a great conference final. I'd honestly be very happy to see McDavid raise the cup, he's a special talent and a good chunk of the Oilers fan base were terrific through their dark years too. The Stars are my pick for favourites in the West and they're a team I respect hugely but this year teams 1-8 all have the stuff to put on a deep run if they pick things up. Dallas just seems to be chugging along better than the rest right now.

[@timw4369]

Not!!!!

[@vijaybhogal456]

Nurse is absolute garbage over paid dumpster fire. We should have gotten Sean Walker he would have fit in beautifully.

[@George__Parasol279]

Nurse is far far better than Sean Walker. Just because Nurse is slightly overpaid doesn’t change that. If people freak out over Nurse making what he does, imagine WALKER making 9 million a year… and I like Walker.

[@bponcho414]

He's their Jake Muzzin

[@DarC_25]

the golden knight era is over and probably will never come back first round out this year and they are near max salary cap enjoy becoming the nevada nothings

[@RickL_was_here]

To all the Nurse defenders.... This is what we were talking about. I haven't been as critical of Darnell since Ekholm showed up, so that's something.

[@duaneday5474]

Ekholm does some of the heavy lifting that Darnell used to be 100% responsible for. Desharnais has helped a ton too. It has taken the pressure off Nurse and the entire defense as a whole.

[@ShawnBlaque]

Gotta shout out the Nurse contract no matter what lmao what a horrible deal

[@terre08]

As long as it's not the Leafs I really hope a Canadian team win the cup.

[@DALpropaganda]

Nurse is so bald....im sorry its so funny

[@nonyabusiness-f9e]

Artturi Lehkonen scored the goal that won the wcf (sweeping the oilers...) and the Stanley cup for the avs but yeah sure, ekholm and his round two appearance is way better than that... shit like is why i hate edmonton fans and i hope they never win a god damn thing.

[@debbiekyle5029]

Simply one. Of the best❤️🇨🇦🏒🥅

[@Tapewars]

Im still in shock over a yr later how good this guy is. Most complete Dman we have had since Pronger.

[@T_H_E_B_I_G_G_U_Y]

The last time you made an oilers video was back when they were 2-9-1, so we need more oilers videos!!

[@tman6663]

We just love him! Ek’s a beast! Good take Johnny!

[@toke7342]

The Oilers are getting ready for the cup.

[@goflames6706]

💀

[@toke7342]

@@goflames6706 🏆

[@Gid-J]

I would trade Nurse immediately. 4 million more for what? To take more costly penalties?

[@graysongriese]

Charlie whitecloud 😂

[@PuckLuckChuck19]

I thought no one noticed lol so I was about to comment the same thing

[@Kcman1827]

Saw the highlight on nhl app, That slapshot from Ekholm was insane.

[@duaneday5474]

That's his bread and butter office. He's wired several from that spot

[@MahnoorAfridi-ll1rd]

Yeah....don't forget 1 week prior the Oilers had their own stick they rec'd on the butt end....Dallas W 5-0 They burned that tape and moved on as I suspect VGK will as well.

[@danczaj]

This channel is gold. I couldn't agree more. The viking is just the perfect player for the needs of the team. Like you said, I can't imagine this team without him. And don't want to. He just scratches a huge itch

[@BlueFlash25]

Hockey is a little bit like military, you don´t need the best player for your team but the right player for your team. And people easily forget how much of a dumpster fire Oilers defense was before.