Ekman-Larsson picked up an assist Thursday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Canucks. He took three shots and added three hits and a block on the night. With the departure of Keith Yandle and Antoine Vermette, OEL is tied with Sam Gagner for the team lead with 32 points. It has been a tough year in some ways for Ekman-Larsson (he's got an ugly minus-21), but he has set new career-highs in goals and shots, which suggest some growth. The Coyotes rebuild may hold him back a bit, but he remains among the better young defensemen in the NHL. If you can get him at a good price for next year, consider it.