Aaron Ekblad

Panthers' Ekblad roughing leads to multi-game suspension for Cooper, Lightning's veteran

Panthers lose Brad Marchand's star teammate to start the season

Kane's Red Wings reportedly missed out on Panthers star who signed long-term deal in Florida

Zito, Panthers hand raw prospect another chance to jump into Tkachuk, Ekblad's lineup

After back-to-back Stanley Cups, Bill Zito and the Florida Panthers have decided to give one more chance for a prospect to make the roster led by Matthew Tkachuk, Aaron Ekblad, and company.

Not Makar or Ekblad: Panthers star Tkachuk hints at best defenseman in the NHL

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk made an interesting comment hinting at who he considers the best defenseman in the NHL, snubbing Cale Makar and Aaron Ekblad, among others.

Marchand and Bennett's teammate reveals truth about Panthers' dynasty aspirations after back-to-back Stanley Cups

A key Florida Panthers teammate of Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett shares insights on the team’s potential dynasty, confidence in their championship core, and the challenges of sustaining NHL success.

After re-signing Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad, Panthers reportedly found sweet-spot for key extension

Despite re-signing Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, and Sam Bennett to long-term deals, the Florida Panthers sent a powerful message to the rest of the NHL: they are nowhere near done making moves.

Aaron Ekblad delivers bold 4-word message addressing rumors of leaving Panthers

After a stressful negotiation period, the Florida Panthers agreed to a contract extension with Aaron Ekblad, and the two-time Stanley Cup champion was emphatic with a four-word admission about his future on Brad Marchand’s star-studded team.

Marchand's Panthers sign insurance behind Ekblad in case gamble on veteran doesn't pan out

After keeping the trio of Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, and Sam Bennett in town for the long-haul, the Panthers are only adding the final tweaks to the lineup for the 2025-26 NHL season, including the signing of a depth insurance, just in case their wager on a veteran turns out poorly.

Zito, Panthers announce another extension after retaining Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad

After finding a way to keep all three of Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad for the 2025-26 NHL season, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito had another contract extension to announce.

Panthers' Stanley Cup champ could be out until Christmas, pressuring Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad

A potential surgery could sideline a Stanley Cup champion until Christmas, putting added pressure on veterans Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad as the Florida Panthers eye a third straight Stanley Cup.

Tkachuk drops revealing admission on Panthers' ability to bring back Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad

After extending Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad's contracts, the Florida Panthers kept the core intact and star Matthew Tkachuk shared a big reason why.

In addition to Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad, Panthers retain key piece of Stanley Cup winning team

The Florida Panthers stayed busy after re-signing Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad, this time keeping a young talent in town to chase yet another Stanley Cup during the 2025-26 NHL season.

After signing Marchand, Ekblad & Bennett, Panthers accused of breaking major NHL rule

The Florida Panthers face cap circumvention accusations after signing Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad to long-term deals during a high-stakes offseason.

Former All-Star issues blunt warning about Florida after Marchand, Ekblad, and Bennett's extensions

The Florida Panthers are a problem. In case anyone is still unaware of that, a former All-Star defenseman in Florida issued a stark warning to the rest of the NHL after the Cats retained all three of Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand, and Sam Bennett.

Bill Zito issues strong warning to entire NHL about Panthers

Bill Zito isn't just building a contender. He's building a dynasty. After locking in Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers' general manager made it clear: Florida isn't going anywhere.