"Oliver Ekman-Larsson has had an unbelievable season with the Maple Leafs. He has consistently been the Maple Leafs' best defenceman, while having the second-best season of his career with 32 points in the team's first 54 games. Ekman-Larsson is set to represent Team Sweden at the Olympic Games starting within the next two weeks. Now you may be thinking to yourself, why would the Maple Leafs even think about trading him if they want to retool?"
"The Leafs can get a mid-round pick and a prospect for OEL. He is a proven key contributor on a Stanley Cup-contending roster. This was showcased with the Florida Panthers during their 2024 Stanley Cup run. He quarterbacked the power play and played a big role in the leadership group in Florida. Even if the Maple Leafs don't want to move on from the Swedish defenceman, now would be the right time."
After a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, the Maple Leafs sit 10 points out of a playoff spot and are likely to become sellers before the March 6 trade deadline. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has delivered an outstanding season, emerging as the Maple Leafs' best defenceman with 32 points in 54 games and earning selection to Team Sweden for the Olympics. At 34 years old, Ekman-Larsson may have only two more productive seasons before decline, making his present trade value highest now. Toronto can obtain a mid-round pick and a prospect for him given his proven leadership and power-play role demonstrated in Florida's 2024 run.
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