Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a Swedish ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Ekman was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Born on July 17, 1991, Ekman's hockey journey began with Tingsryds AIF of the HockeyAllsvenskan during the 2007-08 season. He later joined the Leksands IF where he continued his development until he was picked by the Coyotes. Transitioning to the NHL in 2010-11, Ekman made history as the first Swedish-born defenseman to score over 20 goals in a single NHL season and was also named to the NHL All-Star Game (2015 and 2018).
Furthermore, he holds the record for the most game-winning goals by a defenseman in a single NHL season and also holds the records for the most powerplay goals (41) and the most goals overall (128) by a defenseman.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Contract
Oliver Ekman Larsson is presently under a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers for $2,250,000. Notably, his salary is split between $1,475,000 as signing bonus and $775,000 as base salary.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Contract Breakdown
Oliver Ekman Larsson’s contract breakdown for the 2023-24 season is provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $775,000 | $1,475,000 | $2,250,000 | - | $2,250,000 |
Oliver Ekman-Larsson Salary: How much is Oliver Ekman Larsson getting paid?
Oliver Ekman Larsson’s salary for the 2023-24 season stands at $2,250,000. This comprised of $1,475,000 as his signing bonus and $775,000 as his base salary.
How much does Oliver Ekman-Larsson earn per minute?
Oliver Ekman Larsson earns approximately $4.28 per minute according to his average annual salary of $2,250,000.
What are the terms of Oliver Ekam-Larsson’s contract?
On June 16, 2023, the Vancouver Canucks ended Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract prematurely, agreeing to pay him around $19.3 million over eight years as part of the buyout deal. Shortly after, on July 1, 2023, Ekman-Larsson joined the Florida Panthers on a one-year contract worth $2.25 million.
Following the buyout agreement with the Canucks, Oliver Ekman-Larsson is eligible to receive around $19.3 million over the span of eight years. This amounts to equal yearly payments of approximately $2.4 million till the 2026-27 season.
Apart from that, Oliver Ekman-Larsson became a free agent when the Vancouver Canucks bought out the final four years of his contract on June 16, 2023, despite having a contract with the Arizona Coyotes until 2026.
How much of Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Contract is guaranteed?
Oliver Ekman Larsson’s $2,250,000, one-year contract is fully guaranteed.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Contract History
Oliver Ekman Larsson has signed a total of four contracts in his NHL career so far with an accumulated value of $106,500,000. This includes his rookie-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes and subsequent contracts with the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers. The following table gives insights into Oliver Ekman Larsson’s year wise salary and other relevant monetary details:
| Year | Team Name | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2010-11 | Arizona Coyotes | $810,000 | $90,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $900,000 |
| 2011-12 | Arizona Coyotes | $810,000 | $90,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $900,000 |
| 2012-13 | Arizona Coyotes | $810,000 | $90,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $900,000 |
| 2013-14 | Arizona Coyotes | $3,500,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $3,500,000 |
| 2014-15 | Arizona Coyotes | $4,000,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| 2015-16 | Arizona Coyotes | $6,000,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | $6,000,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | $6,500,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | $7,000,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | $8,000,000 | - | $8,250,000 | - | $8,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | Arizona Coyotes | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $8,250,000 | - | $8,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | Vancouver Canucks | $10,500,000 | - | $8,250,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
| 2022-23 | Vancouver Canucks | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $8,250,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | $775,000 | $1,475,000 | $2,250,000 | - | $2,250,000 |
FAQ's On Oliver Ekman Larsson Contract
A. On June 16, 2023, the Vancouver Canucks ended Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract prematurely, agreeing to pay him around $19.3 million over eight years as part of the buyout deal.
A. OEL’s total salary for the 2023-24 season stands at $2,250,000.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 32 years old as of June 2024.
A. OEL has signed a total of four contracts till now.
A. OEL was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2009 entry draft and has been playing for the past 14 seasons.
