Mattias Ekholm On Getting Traded To Edmonton And More

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

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Жыл бұрын

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
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@Shawn-st2lx Жыл бұрын

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

@Oujump Жыл бұрын

sure but he 32 LOL

@Shawn-st2lx Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@Shawn-st2lx but pavelski is a different story

@gunman462 Жыл бұрын

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

@mcleod21679 Жыл бұрын

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

@r3dtig3r Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Cope59 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

R u being held at gun point?

@alexandrapreston7283 Жыл бұрын

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

@BobsUruncle-dl7cs Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kylef4357 Жыл бұрын

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

@JohnMikhail-fy9ew Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@CP4Z167 Жыл бұрын

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

@Peksisarvinen Жыл бұрын

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.

@classic.cameras Жыл бұрын

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

@deanm3464 Жыл бұрын

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

@OilRacki Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@shaverge Жыл бұрын

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

@datriaxsondor590 Жыл бұрын

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

@ocramocram1 Жыл бұрын

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. :)

@cskvision Жыл бұрын

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. 😎🇸🇪

@gregorycaldwell3721 Жыл бұрын

Quality people. Happy to have them here in Edmonton.

@matskarlsson924 Жыл бұрын

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

@RPlett-ff5ri Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Edmonton!!! I love these folks!

@ericawright429 Жыл бұрын

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

@tequila6306 Жыл бұрын

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

@TH-tl6sy Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@tenhouradaygamer1009 Жыл бұрын

Edmonton loves the Ekholms!!

@dustinadagala2590 Жыл бұрын

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

@cindyrussell1581 Жыл бұрын

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

@supeg Жыл бұрын

Wtf is a true Oilers fan lol

@cindyrussell1581 Жыл бұрын

@@supeg you figure that out.

@Steno316 Жыл бұрын

Never got an interview with Lauren Pronger like this

@canadiandeplorable2087 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@colecadieux9370 Ай бұрын

Just a beautiful family inside and out.

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

Great addition ❤🇨🇦✔

@brandonpatrick6489 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ryleyw3684 6 күн бұрын

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.

@nowayinhell91 Жыл бұрын

These two are adorable ❤

@Inosuke_Hashibira75 Жыл бұрын

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

@rossmartens Жыл бұрын

What a great dude

@ejomamma6234 2 ай бұрын

Good luck and all the best always!

@REAPER-1xxx Жыл бұрын

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

@rickmoorey1866 Жыл бұрын

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

@stephenletts4942 Жыл бұрын

Great Interview!

@theAV8R Жыл бұрын

Dammit now I have to buy another jersey.

@jordanhager2123 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome!

@happycanayjian1582 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnsinglet575 Жыл бұрын

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

@bigchuy Жыл бұрын

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

@-StarChildr3n- Жыл бұрын

Great watch

@chrisbatoche7532 Жыл бұрын

This is our year baby

@brentnielsen2010 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@gged Жыл бұрын

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

@alsshenanigans2883 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

Reminds of Randy Greg 😁🇨🇦

@audreyjeffrey9026 Жыл бұрын

Mattias is my new favourite Oiler.

@aidanbogner2839 Жыл бұрын

love that they mentioned ikea lmao

@ghostofdream Жыл бұрын

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

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

Perfect wife perfect life✔🇨🇦

@BigGoldChungus Жыл бұрын

Edmonton is a great place to be from

@GeeDee-zk9sq Жыл бұрын

Grind grind grind.

@user-ko7cq6sp5f Жыл бұрын

❤

@slothfratelli5546 Жыл бұрын

1st class

@Logjam5 Жыл бұрын

Nice.

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

Winter warriors 😂🇨🇦

@TheChuckles1985 Жыл бұрын

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

@t.k.1448 Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@gged Жыл бұрын

Why didn’t mark Spector do this interview?lol

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

Stay at home grit 😂💥🇨🇦

@drew_peabawls13 Жыл бұрын

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

@halmartin7417 Жыл бұрын

Don't shave that beard, Sampson...

@jade0136 Жыл бұрын

LOL 😂 happy about Edmonton

@rickrobitaille8809 Жыл бұрын

That was Ikea southside 😂✔🇨🇦

@747Cone Жыл бұрын

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

@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsaiyan 11 ай бұрын

Ekholm looks like hes a lumber jack or even a Viking

@gomezfriesen Жыл бұрын

Obi-Wan-Ekholm

@ericstewart2331 Жыл бұрын

Oilers fleeced the league at trade deadline. Noo competition

@vinny_vertigo Жыл бұрын

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

@slaktaren4849 Жыл бұрын

Swedes are amazing at speaking english. So weird.

@DylanSparks99 Жыл бұрын

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

@emh7963 Жыл бұрын

It is also pretty similar to English grammatically

@DylanSparks99 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@brianhickey666 Жыл бұрын

Valhalla

@newchapterjesse Жыл бұрын

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

@supeg Жыл бұрын

Yeah and smell the homeless and curry in the air

@LadyDecember Жыл бұрын

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.