Joel Eriksson Ek’s injury-plagued 2024-2025 season raises concerns for the Minnesota Wild. Despite a dip in production, Eriksson Ek maintained a solid 82-game pace. His contract remains a bargain, generating $2.5 million in surplus value.
Seth Toupal analyzes Eriksson Ek’s performance, including power play contributions and face-off struggles. The podcast explores whether injuries are becoming a chronic issue for the physical center. Matt Boldy’s contract ranks 9th in NHL value.
Is Eriksson Ek still a top-six forward on a contending team? Discover how his playing style impacts his durability and what it means for the Wild’s future. Get the full breakdown of Eriksson Ek’s season grade and contract value in this must-listen episode for Wild fans.
Joel Eriksson Ek 2024-25 Season Grade Breakdown:
Games Played: 5/20
On-Ice Impact: 25/30
Team Role: 15/20
Consistency/Clutch: 9/15
Growth/Intangibles: 7/15
Total: 61/100
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4 Comments
Yes, keep players with half season injured, and dont give a young player who played last 2 seasons without a missed match a new contract. Well managed Mr. Guerin and Hynes.
Probably the least protected player in the league. I have never seen someone get as abused as EK with the officials turning the other way. I wish he would drop his gloves once or twice and let someone have it, I think it would help with the liberties being taken against him. The ankle break against Pittsburgh was devastating for that playoff run, just a fluke injury that happens. This guy is one of my favorite players – always shows up and is a complete pest nightly. With EK, there isn’t a team in the league who wouldn’t love this guy penciled in game in, game out – couldn’t agree more. As for a grade, still a B in my world, way to valuable to the long term goals going forward.
Ek brings a bag full of intangibles to the team. They can’t do anything without him. I think that his size and presence allows his line to function, he doesn’t allow himself to be ignored.
I wonder what kind of return the wild could get in trade for Ek? The injuries would definitely impact the return, but he's a perfect 3C for a Cup contender. Is Ek worth a top 6 scoring forward? If yes you could then roll with:
1C Rossi
2C Yurov
3C Hartman
4C Sturm