Overview

• The extension carries a $4 million average annual value and begins next season, running through 2028–29.
• The contract includes a full no-movement clause, according to PuckPedia.
• The announcement comes two days after Edmonton finalized new deals for Connor McDavid and Jake Walman.
• Ekholm posted nine goals and 24 assists in 65 games last season and added six points in seven playoff games after returning from injury.
• Since his 2023 arrival, he has 92 points with a plus-83 rating in 165 Oilers games, and he owns 360 points across 884 career NHL contests.