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Nov 10, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) defends Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) in the second period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Elite Defenseman

Every team needs a cornerstone defenseman to hang their hat on and anyone who follows the NHL knows that Ekman-Larsson is the Coyotes’ cornerstone.

At only 25, Ekman-Larsson is set to lead Arizona’s defense for a long time.

Beyond age, Ekman-Larsson is a leader in the locker room and a positive influence on young players just breaking into the league.

He also is the perfect pilot for the possession style team General Manager John Chayka is attempting to build.

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