Aaron Ekblad

NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets with Line Combinations 3/20/2025

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & New York Islanders Game 03/16/2025

The last time the Cats lost back-to-back games was late December. Since then, they’ve been good about rebounding back from losses, and it looked like they were going to against the Islanders after losing to Montreal. However, for the second time on this road trip, the Panthers relinquished a two-goal lead in the third period. […]

NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at New York Islanders with Line Combinations 3/16/2025

Ekblad Suspended 20 Games for Performance Enhancing Substance Violation

The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad for 20 games, without pay, for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Ekblad will also attend the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health under mandatory referral for evaluation and possible treatment. The NHL, per their media site, has no further comment on the […]

NHL Game Preview: Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 3/8/2025

3 Takeaways From Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay | 03/03/2025

Bill Zito is known for making bold moves when it comes to the Florida Panthers and trades, and on Saturday night, he made another one. Following the conclusion of the Florida and Calgary game, it was announced that the Panthers were trading Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick to Chicago in exchange for defenseman […]

Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Washington Capitals Game 02/04/2025

It was a tight game against the Capitals that came undone in the third period. The Panthers put up a hell of an effort against the Capitals but came up short. They pulled within one goal in the final period, but that was as close as they got after the Caps took a two-goal lead. […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & San Jose Sharks | 01/25/2025

The first half of Florida’s second back-to-back this week went as expected after the first half of the first period. The Panthers were clearly a cut above the rebuilding young Sharks team as they took a decisive victory that had 12 of their 18 players make it onto the scoresheet. Aaron Ekblad made his return […]