But even if he’s relegated to a third-pairing role, is a change of scenery enough for Ekman-Larsson to reverse his downward trend?

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/06/25/bruins-free-agency-oliver-ekman-larsson-nhl-hockey/

If Boston does move on from one of Forbort or Grzelcyk, Ekman-Larsson does have a chance to slot in on the left side of Boston’s second or third defensive pairing.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/06/25/bruins-free-agency-oliver-ekman-larsson-nhl-hockey/

Keller’s first goal made him the first Coyotes player to score at least 20 in consecutive seasons since Oliver Ekman-Larsson accomplished the feat from 2014-16.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/02/oreilly-scores-in-ot-to-lift-blues-over-coyotes-6-5/

Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Kevin Stenlund each scored their first goals with Florida, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 29 saves as the Panthers won their home opener, defeating Toronto.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/nhl-roundup-knights-open-5-0-0-after-grounding-jets-3860406?cid=cna_flip_070214