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Moves to long-term injured reserve Ekblad (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Ekblad's move to LTIR shouldn't have an impact on his recovery schedule from shoulder surgery -- he's already been ruled out for at least the first month of the season. The Panthers now have a bit more wiggle room with the salary cap. Look for Gustav Forsling and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to see larger roles in early going.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' big question: Can Florida survive without Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour? Ekblad and Montour will miss the start of the season, potentially putting a damper on how successful the Panthers' 2023-24 campaign can be.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't be ready at start of season Ekblad (shoulder) is expected to be available at some point between November and January, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact General manager Bill Zito declined to give a specific timeline, but mentioned that both Ekblad and Brandon Montour (shoulder) will be out of action in October. Ekblad is recovering from shoulder surgery while also on the mend from a broken foot and an oblique tear that he played through in the postseason. With Ekblad out to begin the season, Gustav Forsling figures to take on a larger role in all situations, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a candidate to pick up some power-play time.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers D Aaron Ekblad to have shoulder surgery Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad needs shoulder surgery and will miss the start of training camp.

JUNE 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will undergo shoulder surgery Ekblad, who also played through a broken foot and an oblique tear during the playoffs, will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the start of training camp, per Tim Rey...

Impact Despite all of the injuries, Ekblad had two goals, eight points, 20 PIM, 36 hits and 29 blocks in 20 playoff games while averaging 23:57 of ice time. The 27-year-old is a threat to record over 40 points in 2023-24 if he plays the full season, but his recovery from multiple injuries might throw a wrench in that. He's set to enter the seventh campaign of his eight-year, $60 million contract.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ekblad Rifles One Home From Distance To Put Panthers On The Board

JUNE 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dealt with multiple injuries Ekblad played through a broken foot, two shoulder dislocations and an oblique tear during the playoffs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The broken foot occurred during the first round, where Ekblad missed Game 4 versus the Bruins. That was his only absence during the playoffs, and he finished with two goals and six assists in 20 contests. Given the severity of the various injuries -- most notably the oblique tear -- the defenseman could be in danger of missing the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feud over? Brooks Koepka wears Aaron Ekblad jersey Star golfer Brooks Koepka and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad apparently have buried the hatchet

JUNE 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Notches assist Ekblad produced an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.

Impact Ekblad helped out on Matthew Tkachuk's game-tying goal late in the third period. This was just Ekblad's second assist in seven games since the start of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 27-year-old defenseman hasn't been as big of a contributor from the blue line as usual with seven points in 18 playoff appearances. He's added 24 shots on net, 31 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in clinching win Ekblad scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Panthers' second-round series.

Impact The blueliner opened the scoring early in the first period, putting Toronto back on their heels during a game in which Florida never trailed. It's the second multi-point performance in the last three games for Ekblad, and he wraps up the five-game series against the Leafs with one goal and five points -- a remarkable turnaround after he failed to find the scoresheet at all in the first round against the Bruins. Ekblad may need to stay productive if the Panthers are going to get through the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Score First In Game 5 vs. Maple Leafs With Aaron Ekblad's Power Play Strike

MAY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in Game 3 win Ekblad recorded a pair of assists in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory over Toronto.

Impact Ekblad set up Anthony Duclair's power-play tally early in the second period, tying the game 1-1, before picking up an assist on Sam Reinhart's winner in overtime. It had been a quiet postseason for Ekblad prior to Sunday's contest, with just one point in his first eight games. The 27-year-old blueliner is also coming off a down regular season offensively, with 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 71 games. Ekblad will look to build on Sunday's two-point effort, though his value is somewhat capped now with Brandon Montour taking over the point on Florida's top power-play unit.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Tuesday Ekblad registered an assist in Tuesday's Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact It was the first postseason point for Ekblad after he was held off the score sheet in six games against the Bruins. After setting career highs in assists and points in 2021-22, the 27-year-old blueliner's production came back down to normal levels with 14 goals and 38 points in 71 regular-season outings. It seems that drop in production has carried into the playoffs, though perhaps Tuesday's helper will spark Ekblad's offensive game.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Game 5 Ekblad (undisclosed) will return to action Wednesday for Game 5 versus Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Ekblad should return to a top-pairing role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit for Wednesday's must-win contest. He's been held scoreless through three games thus far this postseason.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Ekblad (undisclosed) is not available for Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Ekblad was injured Friday but has been on the ice since, suggesting that he likely isn't dealing with a long-term issue. He'll get some extra time to recover before Wednesday's Game 5 matchup back in Boston. Lucas Carlsson is expected to dress in his absence Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in morning skate Ekblad (undisclosed) skated Saturday morning in a regular jersey, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Impact Ekblad left Friday's contest with an undisclosed injury, so his presence at Saturday's practice is a positive sign. Still, the 27-year-old defenseman should be considered questionable for Game 4 on Sunday. Ekblad has yet to record a point in Florida's opening series against the Bruins after tallying 14 goals and 38 points during the regular season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Ekblad (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Boston on Sunday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Ekblad departed just past the half-way mark of the second period and did not return Friday. He practiced in a full-contact jersey Saturday and coach Paul Maurice said after practice that Ekblad would be a game-time decision. Ekblad had 14 goals and 24 assists in 71 regular season contests, but has yet to garner a point in two playoff games.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fluto Shinzawa: Aaron Ekblad is back. - The Athletic Aaron Ekblad is back.

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Aaron Ekblad to the room. - The Athletic Aaron Ekblad to the room.

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No update after game Ekblad (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Boston and there was no update available afterward, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact Ekblad totaled just 13:29 of ice time before exiting the game. The team expects to know more about his status after further evaluation Tuesday. If he misses any time, Casey Fitzgerald could join the lineup.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tkachuk scores late, Panthers beat short-handed Capitals 4-2

Matthew Tkachuk scored the tiebreaking goal with 1 minute left in regulation and had two assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 for their sixth straight w...

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad Finds Nick Cousins With Alley-Oop Pass to Score After Exiting Penalty Box

APRIL 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores power-play goal Ekblad scored a goal on four shots, helping the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday.

Impact Ekblad fired a shot that hit the post and off Devon Levi to tie the game at 1-1. This goal extends Ekblad's point streak to five games with five points in that span. On the season, the first-overall pick from 2014 has 12 goals and 34 points in 66 games.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win

Matthew Tkachuk snapped a tie in the opening minute of the third period, and the Florida Panthers topped the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 for their fourth consecutive victory

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Aaron Ekblad on Brooks Koepka's taunts: 'We're not buddies' Defenseman Aaron Ekblad didn’t take too kindly to LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka hoisting an orange traffic cone and calling him out at a recen...

MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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