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The Florida Panthers began their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a dominant fashion. They took them down 6-2 to win Game 1 of the series.

Aaron Ekblad News / House of Hockey / April 13

NHL's Biggest Gift To The Florida Panthers Revealed After Recent Aaron Ekblad Comments

Aaron Ekblad will be back from his suspension after two playoff games, and his recent comments suggest that his suspension has been way more positive than expected.

Florida Panthers News / ESPN / April 12

Panthers' Ekblad: Must 'move forward' after ban

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who is nearing the end of his 20-game suspension for a failed drug test, says he has a "lot of regret" but is hoping to "move forward" once his ban ends.

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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad takes big step toward return from drug suspension

In March, the Florida Panthers received stunning news surrounding defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad received a massive 20-game suspension following a violation of the NHL’s Performing Enhancement Substance policy, which was certainly a brutal blow for the Panthers at the time.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / April 10

Florida Panthers Bend NHL Rules to Get Star Defenseman Aaron Ekblad Back From Suspension Early

Last month, Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended twenty games for violating the league's illegal substances policy. It was a huge blow to the Panthers, who were challenging for the Atlantic division title.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Panthers Make Major Announcement Regarding Suspended Defenseman

The Florida Panthers were dealt a blow midway through the 2024-25 campaign when veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended for 20 games after he violated the league's performance enhancing drug policy.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / April 8

Gameday 78: Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers (44-26-4) open their final homestand of the regular season tonight at Amerant Bank Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs (47-25-4), looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25

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.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Aaron Ekblad May Be in His Final Season as a Florida Panther

The Florida Panthers are currently in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. The defending Stanley Cup champions are tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the top spot with a record of 42-24-3 with 87 points.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad Situation Creates Unexpected Matthew Tkachuk Benefit

After the Florida Panthers took advantage of Matthew Tkachuk's placement on long-term injured reserve by pulling off a blockbuster trade, they might find another unexpected edge once again.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Ekblad, Stolarz, Robertson & Jarnkrok

Tonight could be intense. The Florida Panthers come into town to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a crucial divisional matchup. Both teams are locked in a tight race for first place in the Atlantic Division, with the Panthers leading the way with 83 points in 65 games, while the Maple Leafs trail closely behind with 81 points in 64 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Mistake if Oilers Target Rival and Suspended Pending UFA

In what might be one of the more interesting suggestions in some time, a columnist recently suggested that the Edmonton Oilers chase recently suspended defenseman Aaron Ekblad in free agency this summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Oilers Should Pursue Aaron Ekblad in Free Agency This Offseason

The Edmonton Oilers have absolutely no shortage of offence. They currently sit just inside the top 10 in the NHL in goals for per game (GF/G) with a 3.23 average.

Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / March 11

NHL Notebook: Did the Panthers acquire Seth Jones knowing Aaron Ekblad’s PED suspension was coming?

The Florida Panthers will be without defenceman Aaron Ekblad for their final 18 regular season games and first two playoff games after he violated the NHL/NHLPA’s performance enhancing drug program.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — March 11th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

Florida Panthers News / Dose.ca / March 11

Aaron Ekblad, doping and the 'strange coincidence' of the Seth Jones transaction

The Panthers saw their star defenseman Aaron Ekblad be suspended for 20 games due to doping. In short, the defenseman will miss the last 18 games of the regular season and the first two playoff games – which will likely take place at home for the Florida club.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

NHL Rumors: Ekblad, Panthers, Toews, Canadiens, Avalanche

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aaron Ekblad was suspended for 20 games by the NHL for a violation of their substance abuse program. What happened? Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews is prepared to make his NHL comeback.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Recent Suspension Blessing in Disguise for Panthers

The 20-game suspension of Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad rocked the NHL. It had been nearly seven full years since the last NHL player tested positive for a performance enhancing drug until Ekblad.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Panthers Star Issues Statement on Failed Drug Test, Future in Limbo

Florida Panthers star defenseman Aaron Ekblad broke his silence Monday after receiving a 20-game suspension for violating the NHL’s performance-enhancing substances program.

Florida Panthers News / Canucksarmy / March 10

NHL Notebook: Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program

On Monday afternoon, the NHL announced they have suspended Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad for 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Florida Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games

A big story broke out of Florida on Monday in the early evening as Florida Panthers’ defenceman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games by the NHL, without pay, for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / March 10

Panthers D Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for PED offense

The NHL suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad for 20 games without pay on Monday for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substances program.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games for Violating NHL Substance Policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. He claimed the news came as a shock and that he wasn’t careful enough to check that what he was taking to recover from an injury was permitted by medical personnel.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 12

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.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL/NHLPA’s PED program

The NHL has announced that Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA’s Performance Enhancing Substances program.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

NHL suspends Panthers star for performance-enhancing substances

NHL suspends Panthers star 20 games for performance-enhancing substances

The Panthers star defenseman will miss the remainder of the regular season and first two games of the postseason after being suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program, the league announced Monday.

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Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / March 5

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 2

Panthers gambling by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Panthers taking expensive gamble by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Defenseman Seth Jones was hoping to get a trade away from the Chicago Blackhawks, and on Saturday evening he got exactly that.

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Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad Emerges as 'Shocking' Trade Deadline Candidate: Report

The NHL Trade Deadline is approaching on March 7 and teams are evaluating assets that raise questions in the long term. According to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Aaron Ekblad is that asset for the Florida Panthers.