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Florida Panthers defenseman will miss Sunday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, defenseman Gustav Forsling will return to the lineup after missing the Panthers’ game Thursday against the San Jose Sharks.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Panthers Assessing Injuries To Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov

The Florida Panthers have even more injuries to sort through after Tuesday night’s win over the Ottawa Senators. Defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov were both injured in the matchup.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Panthers’ Ekblad, Kulikov add to team’s long list of injuries

Things just continue to spiral for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. According to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, the Florida Panthers are set to be without defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov for Thursday night’s tilt against the Boston Bruins due to upper-body injuries.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Canadian teams busy in post-trade-deadline edition

Now, with the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get you up to date with our second mock draft of 2026.

Senators no longer forfeiting 2026 first-round pick

Blackhawks, Senators to play 2026 Global Series in Germany

Maple Leafs' lack of response to Radko Gudas hit disappointing, but not surprising

Blues GM Doug Armstrong Q&A: Trade Deadline, keeping Parayko/Thomas and more

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6, 2025

Lightning’s Scott Sabourin suspended four games for roughing Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad

Some repercussions follow the final day of the preseason. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin has been suspended for four games for roughing against Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5, 2025

Did Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suffer an injury against Lightning?

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left last night’s chaotic preseason contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early, after just 41 seconds of ice time.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4, 2025

Ekblad Knocked Out of Heated Game Between Panthers and Lightning

The Battle of Florida rivalry wasted no time in reigniting. Tempers flared Friday night when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin delivered a massive hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad — then followed it up with a crosscheck to the face and a flurry of punches that took Ekblad out of the game.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2025

Florida Panthers' three-peat hopes take huge hit with another major injury

The Panthers announced on that their best overall player could potentially miss the entire 2025-26 regular season.

Ranking trade options for Panthers following devastating injury

Canadiens get good and bad news following loss to Maple Leafs

Leafs forward has all the tools to make an impact amid insider's prediction

New York Rangers leaders are worrying about a non-issue

Canadiens could capitalize on prolific forward's contract situation to sign him

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 22, 2025

Panthers Culture Led to Defenseman’s Offseason Decision

Originally drafted first overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad has blossomed into the team's top defenseman and a massive piece of their consecutive Stanley Cup championships, something that has reinforced his love for the team and city.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16, 2025

Red Wings Pushed Hard for Ekblad With Huge UFA Offer

The Detroit Red Wings were reportedly willing to make a significant offer to Aaron Ekblad this summer, but the two-time Stanley Cup champion ultimately re-signed with the Florida Panthers on a discount deal for $6.1 million per season.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2025

Keeping core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

Keeping championship core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

The Florida Panthers keep gearing up to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24, 2025

Insider provides update on extension-talk progress for Aaron Ekblad

Insider provides update on extension-talk progress for Panthers' Aaron Ekblad

When healthy this year, he showed he’s still a top-pairing threat when in the lineup.

Four teams that can challenge Panthers for 2026 Stanley Cup

Panthers' Brad Marchand trolls opposing teams for giving away championship players

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'No. 1 overall draft picks in NHL history' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18, 2025

‘We’re meant to be here’: Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad on Stanley Cup win

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions – and defenseman Aaron Ekblad was a big part of both of them. Ekblad has spent his entire NHL career with the Panthers since getting selected first overall in 2014.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Calder Memorial Trophy winners since 1980-81' quiz

The Calder Trophy is awarded by the NHL as the equivalent of other sports' Rookie of the Year honors. How many of the players to win it since the 1980-81 season can you name in seven minutes?

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 6, 2025

Aaron Ekblad wants to remain with Florida Panthers but could become a Dallas Stars option?

Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad on being a pending UFA: “I live and breathe for the Florida Panthers. I bleed for the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 14, 2025

Maple Leafs get humiliated in dreadful Game 5 performance

It is all slipping away in the playoffs from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Again.

Group effort leads Panthers to easy 6-1 win over Leafs in Game 5

Flyers expected to name Rick Tocchet as new HC

Jay Woodcroft among Bruins' head-coaching candidates

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 15, 2025

Oilers connected to $60M star in free agency

The Edmonton Oilers have elimintated the Vegas Golden Knights, placing themselves in the Western Conference Final. Edmonton has its sights on getting back to the Stanley Cup Final after losing in Game 7 last season.

Watch: Unlikely hero sends Oilers to Western Conference Final

Evander Kane is a Playoffs Difference-Maker for the Edmonton Oilers

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29, 2025

NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29).

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29, 2025

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad to have Player Safety hearing

Ekblad is facing another suspension after knocking Lightning winger Brandon Hagel out of Sunday night’s Game 4 with a high hit.

Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'Most NHL goals scored in a season by U.S. born players' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29, 2025

Reaction across NHL over Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Hagel

Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel

The Florida Panthers’ Game 4 victory has been overshadowed by a controversial hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'No. 1 overall draft picks in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Monday with two more games. Here are our takeaways as the Panthers and Stars moved closer to the second round.

Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take series lead

Florida’s Niko Mikkola tossed for boarding

Stars pull away, grab a 3-2 series edge on the Avalanche

Penguins, Mike Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

Vezina Trophy finalists named

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25, 2025

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad to return to lineup in Game 3 after serving 20-game suspension

Aaron Ekblad is back in action. Having served his 20-game suspension for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program,

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2025

Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun

With San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.

Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2025

Suspension of Panthers star D-man could jeopardize future with team

Suspension of Panthers star defenseman could further jeopardize his future with team

The NHL announced a 20-game suspension for Florida Panthers star defender Aaron Ekblad for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program on Monday.

Newest Panther Brad Marchand comments on his return to Boston

Jonathan Toews eyeing comeback

Did Leafs GM make mistake not addressing struggling D-man at deadline?

Hurricanes make generous offer to fans who bought Mikko Rantanen jerseys

Utah defenseman Juuso Valimaki undergoes ACL surgery

Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / March 5, 2025

TLN After Dark: Why the Leafs should call for Aaron Ekblad

Look, I know this is an off-the-radar name to throw out there that probably seems insane to even suggest could be traded, but hear me out. The Florida Panthers just pulled off a pretty big trade for a high-end, right-handed defenceman who has some term left on his deal.