Player Discussion Mattias Ekholm

[Paralyzer]

He would be nothing without Bouchard.

Funny you say that, because I saw someone compare the Ekholm-Bouchard line to the Pronger-Niedemayer line in Anaheim in 2007. That line was so dominant, and it helped Anaheim win a cup. I am hoping Ekholm-Bouchard can do the same.

 

[K1984]

Funny you say that, because I saw someone compare the Ekholm-Bouchard line to the Pronger-Niedemayer line in Anaheim in 2007. That line was so dominant, and it helped Anaheim win a cup. I am hoping Ekholm-Bouchard can do the same.

The difference is Pronger/Niedermayer played apart and anchored their own pair. They were both able to drag scrub d men along for the fight. Want to say Pronger played with Joe DiPenta and Niedermayer played with Sean O'Donnell if memory serves (could have this wrong).

Ekholm could do that, Bouchard I am not so sure of.

 

[guymez]

Funny you say that, because I saw someone compare the Ekholm-Bouchard line to the Pronger-Niedemayer line in Anaheim in 2007. That line was so dominant, and it helped Anaheim win a cup. I am hoping Ekholm-Bouchard can do the same.

I dont actually recall Pronger and Niedemeyer being on the same pairing.

 

[bone]

This is the type of thing they probably say on the ice to the other player trying to fight. You hear it all the time in junior hockey, things like "Who are you? Why would I fight you?" or "You're lucky to be here and I make a difference. Send someone important".

It's quite hilarious really.

I don't get the impression Ekholm's the type to verbalize that as he doesn't seem to be one of those guys that goes for smack talk, but he very well may have thought it.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

I dont actually recall Pronger and Niedemeyer being on the same pairing.

Pronger was paired with Beauchemin if I remember correctly

 

[guymez]

Pronger was paired with Beauchemin if I remember correctly

Yes...I think thats correct. At least for the majority of his TOI while he was there.

I don't get the impression Ekholm's the type to verbalize that as he doesn't seem to be one of those guys that goes for smack talk, but he very well may have thought it.

Ekholm's play does the talking for him.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Ekholm/Bouchard is a true #1 pairing and both were pretty good in the playoffs last year as I recall.

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Where would you fellas rank Ekholm overall among all the D in the NHL?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Where would you fellas rank Ekholm overall among all the D in the NHL?

Pretty high.

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Pretty high.

Top 10?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Top 10?

Like I said, pretty high. He's a great fit on the team. Great trade by Holland.

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Like I said, pretty high. He's a great fit on the team. Great trade by Holland.

Itching for a number..

 

[ujju2]

Itching for a number..

Why do I get the feeling whoever provided a number would then end up quoted on the main board or whatever board you’re from?

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Why do I get the feeling whoever provided a number would then end up quoted on the main board or whatever board you’re from?

I’m from here, sir

 

[gordonhught]

I’m from here, sir

8.7

 

[ujju2]

I’m from here, sir

Huh, my apologies then, never seen you around here (and your profile is restricted). I guess we’ll see, won’t we? In any case I think he deserves Norris consideration this year. Don’t mind getting quoted on that if that’s what happens.

 

[La Bamba]

Itching for a number..

Makar, Hughes, Fox, McAvoy, Josi, Heiskanen, Hedman, Dahlin, and Theodore are guys I'd say are better than Ekholm. He's a top 8-12 D man depending who you ask IMO. I'd say #10.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Yeah he’s pretty damn good.

 

[joestevens29]

Briefly talked about it yesterday on pre-game thread, but man does he have a sneaking good shot.

Reminds me of play EA Sports back in the day. Guy just winds up and picks that corner clean

 

[GMofOilers]

Just a beast, our best Dman since Pronger, maybe even playing at a level higher then Pronger right now.

 

[Stealth1616]

If Ekholm had a bit more offence in his game he would be considered the best dman in the league

 

[bobbythebrain]

Top 10?

Last 20 games....top 3 in the NHL for sure

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Huh, my apologies then, never seen you around here (and your profile is restricted). I guess we’ll see, won’t we? In any case I think he deserves Norris consideration this year. Don’t mind getting quoted on that if that’s what happens.

No worries, understandable. Yeah, without the offence of the “top guys” it’s hard to get the deserved recognition league-wide, but one wonders if his overall effectiveness at the position isn't right at the top in that "next tier".