The Toronto Maple Leafs retained defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson through the NHL trade deadline, despite speculation surrounding potential roster moves.

The Swedish defenseman, who joined the Maple Leafs organization, remained with the team as the deadline passed without a trade materializing.

The decision to keep Ekman-Larsson comes amid ongoing discussions about the team's roster composition and performance this season.

Trade deadline activity often generates significant speculation around veteran players, with teams evaluating their current needs against future planning considerations.