Mattias Ekholm: "I just wanted to retire in Edmonton, that's the whole goal, that's the purpose of this deal. We'll see at 39 if I have another year in me but let's start with this and see where it goes."
Do you think Ekholm retires from the NHL as an Edmonton Oiler? And, do you think this latest contract is his last?
Oilers Officially Re-Sign Mattias Ekholm to Three-Year Extension
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> have <a href="https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/release-oilers-sign-ekholm-to-three-year-extension">officially announced</a> the re-signing of veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year contract extension worth $4 million per season. TSN's Ryan Rishaug reports that the deal includes a no-move clause, a $2 million signing bonus in the first year, and a $2 million base salary. He adds it's a $4 million base salary next two years.<br>