… time. "They have some young kids (including 18-year-old center Filip Forsberg and 22-year-old defenseman Mattias Ekholm ) that are going to be out there trying to try things, but we know one thing with Nashville they play hard and it's …
… of the season with what Predators coach Barry Trotz called a ''below the neck injury'' at the morning skate. Mattias Ekholm , who played his first game with the Predators this season, replaced him in the lineup. ... The Predators are …
… It was the first game with Nashville for RW Niclas Bergfors and Brian McGrattan and the NHL debut for defenseman Mattias Ekholm . ... Nashville put RW Martin Erat on injured reserve Thursday.
… Columbus. Other defensemen expected to play in Nashville sometime this year include Teemu Laakso (2005 draft pick) and Mattias Ekholm (fourth-round in 2009). Two-time Jack Adams Trophy finalist Barry Trotz has coached Nashville from the beginning …
… jobs at the NHL level with several top defensive prospects from Nashville's system. Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis , and Mattias Ekholm all will challenge to make the Nashville roster out of training camp. ''There are really some good battles that …
… University (U.S. College-CCHA). 101. Edmonton, Toni Rajala, RW, Ilves Jr. (Finnish Jr.). 102. Nashville, Mattias Ekholm , D, Mora Jr. (Swedish Jr.). 103. Minnesota, Kristopher Foucault, LW, Calgary (WHL). 104. Buffalo …
… Guelph (OHL). 3 (72) Michael Latta, F, Guelph (OHL). 4 (98) Craig Smith, C, Waterloo (USHL). 4 (102) Mattias Ekholm , D, Mora Jr. (Swedish Jr.). 4 (110) Nick Oliver, C/LW, Roseau H.S. (Minn.). 5 (132) Gabriel …
… 72) Michael Latta, F, Guelph (OHL). Rd. 4: (98) Craig Smith, C, Waterloo (USHL). Rd. 4: (102) Mattias Ekholm , D, Mora Jr. (Swedish Jr.). Rd. 4: (110) Nick Oliver, C/LW, Roseau H.S. (Minn.). Rd. 5 …