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On YouTubeFlorida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 22
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.
Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / August 19
Jeff Marek Reveals He Believed Aaron Ekblad Would End Up on One Specific Central Team
NHL analyst Jeff Marek is revealing the NHL team that he believed that Florida Panthers UFA defenseman Aaron Ekblad was going to sign with this summer.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16
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.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 16
Red Wings Offer to Ekblad, McDavid Extension & More NHL Rumours
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, the Detroit Red Wings were ready to offer Aaron Ekblad a big contract extension before he re-signed with the Florida Panthers.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / August 15
Red Wings Almost Landed Panthers Star in Blockbuster Move
As the Detroit Red Wings try to build a roster to break the long playoff drought, it seems that the front office has been active this summer. While the Red Wings haven't landed anything wild, the team has at least been trying.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 11
Around the NHL: Flames’ Andersson rejected trade, Panthers’ Ekblad on potential 3-peat
Around the NHL is back for another August edition, as the NHL’s offseason is creeping closer to completion. Training camp is less than a month away, as the 2025-26 season will be here before we know it.
Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 9
Aaron Ekblad Gets Brutally Honest on Panthers 3-Peat Chances
The Florida Panthers are the class of the NHL following another Stanley Cup Final win. This marks two straight titles for the Panthers, and the team will be looking to go after a three-peat next season.
Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 9
Panthers Defender Calls Out Stanley Cup Jinx
The Florida Panthers are attempt to win a third straight Stanley Cup during the 2025-2026 campaign. The two-time defending champions managed to re-sign several key members of that roster in the hopes of becoming the first organization since the dynastic New York Islanders of the 1980s to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.
Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / August 8
Panthers confident they can win third consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025-26
If there’s one team that has quickly become one of the biggest thorns in the Edmonton Oilers’ side over the past few years, it’s the Florida Panthers. The Oilers have now managed two consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances, but both times were held back by the big, bad Panthers.
Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Grading Aaron Ekblad’s 8-year contract extension with Panthers
The Florida Panthers have made another move to keep their roster together for another run at the Stanley Cup. Aaron Ekblad is staying with the Panthers, signing an eight-year $48.8 million contract with the defending champs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / July 1
Maple Leafs Already Step Behind in Free Agency
The NHL free agency period is about to open and the Toronto Maple Leafs are already behind the 8-ball. Heading into free agency, the Maple Leafs were chosen as perfect landing spots for a trio of key players who could have hit the market, all from the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / June 30
Reports: Cup champ Panthers extend Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad
The Florida Panthers are getting the band back together after their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship -- and that means extending one familiar face and one newer one.
Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / June 30
NHL Notebook: Panthers re-sign Ekblad and Marchand, Golden Knights acquire Marner, and more
The Florida Panthers are keeping the band together. On the eve of Free Agent Frenzy, the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup Champs signed two key members of their core to contract extensions.
NHL News / Flamesnation / June 30
Free Agent Targets: Aaron Ekblad would be a significant upgrade to the Flames’ defence core
Defence is one of the Calgary Flames’ biggest needs heading into the 2025-26 season. It seems like Rasmus Andersson will be on the move sooner rather than later, which will leave a gaping hole in the Flames’ defence core.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 30
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.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Panthers Sign Aaron Ekblad to 8-Year Contract Extension
The Florida Panthers have re-signed defenseman Aaron Ekblad to an 8-year contract worth an average annual value of $6.1 million. Ekblad has decided he wants to stick around for a while longer after hoisting his second Stanley Cup with the Panthers, and the price comes in at a very team-friendly deal.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Report: Panthers re-sign Aaron Ekblad to eight-year contract
Another member of the growing dynasty will stay in South Florida. According to multiple reports, the Florida Panthers are re-signing defenseman Aaron Ekblad to an eight-year contract extension.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30
Aaron Ekblad Signing Extension with Florida Panthers
It sounds like Aaron Ekblad will stay with the Florida Panthers. “Being told Aaron Ekblad is staying in Florida,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Panthers expected to sign Aaron Ekblad to max-term extension
The Panthers and defenseman Aaron Ekblad have made significant progress on a long-term extension to keep him away from the free-agent market.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24
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.
Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / June 22
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad Opens Up on Free Agency Expectations
Aaron Ekblad has played his entire career with the Florida Panthers since being selected first overall in 2014, but his time in Sunrise might come to an end on July 1, when his current contract will expire.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18
‘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.
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
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
Maple Leafs get humiliated in dreadful Game 5 performance
It is all slipping away in the playoffs from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Again.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 15
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.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
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.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 12
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.
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