have a similar struggle doing this report card for Mattias Ekholm as I did doing the one for Nick Bonino: I have to overcome a very strong personal bias. My negative bias against Bonino was pretty similar in strength to my positive bias towards Ekholm. I love Mattias Ekholm.
I have a responsibility, though, to try and judge these players fairly, so wish me luck while I try not to start the Ekholm fan club mid-review.
The Report Card
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