Oliver Oscar Emanuel Ekman-Larsson plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted sixth overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2009 NHL Draft. He played for Leksands in Sweden before moving to North America in 2010. He made his NHL debut on October 9, 2010, and scored his first NHL goal on January 17, 2011.
He signed an eight-year extension with the Coyotes in 2018 and became their captain. On July 23, 2021, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks bought out his contract on June 16, 2023. He signed with the Florida Panthers on July 1, 2023, and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2024. He signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1, 2024. On November 13, 2024, he played his 1,000th NHL game.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Parents
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s parents are Patric Larsson and Annika Ekman-Larsson. Annika battled cancer for 10 years and passed away in April 2017. She regularly attended Oliver’s games in Sweden and visited Arizona to watch him play for the Coyotes, as per Arizona Sports. Patric Larsson is a Swedish hockey executive who served as the general manager of Karlskrona HK. He visited Oliver in Arizona in 2018 and used hockey to help the family cope after Annika’s death, as per The Athletic.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s Family Origin
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s family origin is Swedish. His parents, Patric Larsson and Annika Ekman-Larsson, are both from Sweden, as per The Athletic.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Brother
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s brother is named Kevin Ekman-Larsson. Kevin was born in 1995. Oliver chose to wear jersey number 95 with the Toronto Maple Leafs to honor Kevin, as per Maple Leafs Daily.
Kevin Ekman-Larsson was born on January 26, 1995, in Karlskrona, Sweden. He is a Swedish defenseman who plays for Tingsryds AIF in HockeyAllsvenskan. He shoots left, stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, and weighs 82 kg (181 lbs). His contract is for the 2024–25 season with an option (+1), as per Elite Prospects.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Fiancée
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s fiancée is Maja Ericsson. They have a son named Leo Phoenix Ekman-Larsson, born on April 8, 2024, as per PHNX Sports.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Kids
Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Maja Ericsson have a son named Leo Phoenix Ekman-Larsson, born on April 8, 2024, as per PHNX Sports.
FAQ's On Oliver Ekman-Larsson
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 33 years old as of May 2025.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson made $3,500,000 from the 2025-26 season.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2021 after he waived his no-movement clause.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a Swedish national.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s full name is Oliver Oscar Emanuel Ekman-Larsson.
