"Obviously, not knowing is hard. But overall, try to stay off the phone and TV and everything. It's hard losing three really good guys. It's hard, especially for me. I think I said that I want to stay, want to be here and it was obvious. So I think that makes it even harder."
"Obviously, a relief. I was happy and saying 'Thank god.' From day one when that talk came out, I think I made it pretty clear what I wanted to do and that I still believe in this team and wanted to be here. It's a tough day, it's a weird day."
"Given all the uncertainty surrounding the team this past week, there is no doubt that plenty are relieved that at least one of the players who could have been dealt did not. Head coach Craig Berube said as such, telling reporters that Ekman-Larsson wanted to stay and they are happy he is staying."
Oliver Ekman-Larsson expressed relief after the NHL Trade Deadline passed with him remaining on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. He had been a healthy scratch alongside Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton due to roster management, though the latter two were traded. Ekman-Larsson made clear from the start of trade speculation that he wanted to stay with the team. While disappointed by the departures of Laughton, McMann, and Nicolas Roy, Ekman-Larsson was grateful to remain. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed Ekman-Larsson's desire to stay and expressed happiness about his retention. The team now faces 19 remaining regular season games.
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