Maple Leafs defenseman explains he has 'a dark side'
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Maple Leafs defenseman explains he has 'a dark side'
"Everyone thinks that I'm this nice, happy guy... but I also have a dark side,"
"You live and learn, just trying to find ways to stick in the league or even win a Stanley Cup, or whatever it is. I think that's what it comes down to - doing whatever it takes to find a way to chip in for your team or for yourself. So yeah, it's that. I'm proud of that. I've been doing it."
Oliver Ekman-Larsson acknowledges a 'dark side' and a willingness to do whatever it takes to contribute to team success, including pursuing a Stanley Cup. He brings championship experience from the Florida Panthers' 2024 Stanley Cup win and understands the physical demands of deep playoff runs. As a depth defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he plays hard on some nights and has already chipped in offensively. He began his first Leafs season with a hot scoring streak that helped the team win the Atlantic Division. His aggressive edge could become valuable in playoff intensity, or the remark could reflect lightheartedness during early training camp.
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