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Aaron Ekblad news, rumors

  • • Florida Panthers 2025-26 Roster Projection
    With Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, and Brad Marchand recently signed to long-term deals, the Florida Panthers’ roster has rare stability for years to come. They have Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart,…...2025
  • 3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025
    • 3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025
    Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Hot weather hockey reigns supreme. NHL free agency is still ongoing, but we’ve definitely reached a cooling off period. The biggest names have signed, leaving only potential trades and depth players on the market. It’s a fascinating time in hockey right now. Everyone sees the blueprint the Florida Panthers have run to win back-to-back Stanley ...2025
  • • ‘It’s Gonna Be Tight’ — Panthers GM Addresses Complexities of Splashing $144.8 Million To Chase 3rd Straight Stanley Cup
    Panthers GM Bill Zito presented a masterclass in the NHL salary cap with his efforts in securing Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad....2025
  • NHL Free Agency tracker: Every signing as it happens
    • NHL Free Agency tracker: Every signing as it happens
    Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The rich get richer as the Panthers and Knights make big moves. NHL free agency opened on Tuesday at noon in really intriguing class. It’s light on star-power, with a lot of valuable role players in their stead. That’s let to teams trying to wade through everything and decide whether it’s right to strike now and t...2025
  • • Ex-Maple Leafs Enforcer ‘Sick’ of Panthers’ $144.8 Million Magic Trick Featuring Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad and Sam Bennett
    Jay Rosehill called out the Florida Panthers’ $144 million signings of Marchand, Ekblad, and Bennett in a blunt social media post....2025
  • • Bill Zito’s $144.8 Million Master Plan Comes to Life, but Panthers GM Refuses To Take Credit
    Few expected the Florida Panthers to retain all three of Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad, but GM Bill Zito refused to take all the credit....2025

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Aaron Ekblad injury and suspension

  • • 2025 Free Agency Preview and Open Thread
    It’s July 1st, which means it’s free agency day! Some of the biggest stars in the NHL are in need of a new home! Mitch Marner! (Sign and trade with Vegas, 8x$12M) Aaron Ekblad! (Re-signed 8x$6.1M) Sam Bennett! (Re-signed 8x$8M) Brad Marchand! (Re-signed 6x$5.25) John Tavares! (Re-signed 4x$4.125M) Ivan Provorov! (Re-signed 7x$8.5M… the hell???) Just like every year, the majori...2025
  • Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup, Sam Bennett takes Conn Smythe
    • Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup, Sam Bennett takes Conn Smythe
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Sam Reinhart scored four goals and Bennett scored 13 of his 15 goals this postseason on the road. The Florida Panthers have done it again. The Sunrise squad defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games to claim their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship. The Panthers are the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021...2025
  • Recap: Marchand scores in double OT to even Cup Final against Edmonton
    • Recap: Marchand scores in double OT to even Cup Final against Edmonton
    Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Two Stanley Cup Final games. Two overtimes. This will be another epic series. Not so fast, Edmonton! Brad Marchand scored 8:05 into double overtime, and the Florida Panthers evened the Stanley Cup Final with a 5-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 at Rogers Place. Just like in Game 1, the Oilers rallied to extend the game. Corey Perry scored the latest...2025
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  • Recap: Draisaitl lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
    • Recap: Draisaitl lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
    Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images The Oilers erased a multi-goal deficit to take Game 1. Leon Draisaitl scored with 31 seconds left in overtime off a gorgeous feed from Connor McDavid as the Edmonton Oilers edged the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. It was a historic goal for Draisaitl, who tied an NHL record with his thi...2025
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  • Recap: Panthers rally to advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final
    • Recap: Panthers rally to advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final
    Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Hurricanes fought for their lives, but the Panthers chewed them up one last time to end their season in Game 5. The third time was the charm. Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal off a feed from Aleksander Barkov with 7:39 left, and the reigning champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Caroli...2025
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  • Recap: Canes shut out Panthers to stave off elimination, end 15-game ECF losing streak
    • Recap: Canes shut out Panthers to stave off elimination, end 15-game ECF losing streak
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s finally over, but there’s still three more games to win for the Hurricanes. The Carolina Hurricanes have finally won an Eastern Conference Final game. The triumph ended the Hurricanes' 15-game Eastern Conference Final losing streak, which dated back to 2009. Carolina's last win in the ECF came on June 1, 2006, in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres wh...2025
  • Recap: Panthers dominate Canes in Game 1, win 5-2
    • Recap: Panthers dominate Canes in Game 1, win 5-2
    Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images The Canes had 13 more shots on net, but the Panthers made them pay for every mistake. A rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals started off just how they left off — a Florida Panthers victory. Florida, two days removed from eliminating the Toronto Maple Leafs in their second-round series, dissected the Carolina Hurricanes in a 5-2 win in Game 1 of t...2025
  • Aaron Ekblad: Redemption and Resurgence Fuel Panthers’ Playoff Run
    • Aaron Ekblad: Redemption and Resurgence Fuel Panthers’ Playoff Run
    Aaron Ekblad’s 2025 NHL season is a testament to resilience, accountability, and the high-stakes demands of elite hockey. Once the face of the Florida Panthers’ blue line, Ekblad’s career took a dramatic turn this spring when he became the first NHL player in seven years to be suspended for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs (PED) […]...2025
  • Aaron Ekblad: Redemption and Resurgence Fuel Panthers’ Playoff Run
    • Aaron Ekblad: Redemption and Resurgence Fuel Panthers’ Playoff Run
    Aaron Ekblad’s 2025 NHL season is a testament to resilience, accountability, and the high-stakes demands of elite hockey. Once the face of the Florida Panthers’ blue line, Ekblad’s career took a dramatic turn this spring when he became the first NHL player in seven years to be suspended for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs (PED) […]...2025
  • • Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad Clears the Air on Elbowing Brandon Hagel Ahead of Return from Suspension
    Aaron Ekblad will return to the Florida Panthers lineup Wednesday night after completing a two-game suspension. The 29-year-old defenseman was penalized for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in Game 4 of their first-round series. The incident, which sent Hagel out of the game with a head injury, drew no penalty on the ice […]...2025

Timeline

  • 2025
    "Hours after re-signing Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers kept another integral piece of their Stanley Cup team by re-signing Brad Marchand to a six-year contract extension, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan."

  • 2024
    "Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will be sidelined at least two weeks with a lower-body injury."

  • 2023
    "Aaron Ekblad obviously would have loved for the Panthers to win Tuesday night, play two more games and ultimately hoist the Stanley Cup."

  • 2022
    "Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers have lost Aaron Ekblad…"

  • 2021
    "45 million Thomas Chabot: $8 million Jacob Trouba: $8 million Aaron Ekblad: $7."

  • 2020
    "Florida would challenge for goaltender interference, but it was clear that Aaron Ekblad had caused Fligs to impede Bob."

  • 2019
    "Aaron Ekblad and Vincent Trocheck both had a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators         "

  • 2018
    "Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad liked the offensive play tonight but said giving up four goals is not something the Cats can allow."

  • 2017
    "How Chris Pronger helped Aaron Ekblad get back on track"

  • 2016
    "Teddy Purcell, Jussi Jokinen and Aaron Ekblad."

  • 2015
    "Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has won the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League."

  • 2014
    "NEW YORK – Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Dec."

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Aaron Ekblad trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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  • • NHL Free Agency tracker: Every signing as it happens
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  • Open Thread: Free Agency Frenzy (10:00 am)
    • Open Thread: Free Agency Frenzy (10:00 am)
    Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images A fool and their money will soon be parted. Are there any free agents left? Are we SAVING ANY FUN for July 1st?!!? #NHLFreeAgency— Katie Gaus (@katie_gaus) June 30, 2025 Let’s find out which gems and bargains are left for the Colorado Avalanche as free agency officially opens at 10:00 a.m. MT this morning. Also, where do some old friends...2025
  • • 2025 Free Agency Preview and Open Thread
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  • Ekblad re-signs with Cup champion Panthers on eve of NHL free agency
    • Ekblad re-signs with Cup champion Panthers on eve of NHL free agency
    Defenceman Aaron Ekblad is staying with the Florida Panthers instead of becoming a free agent....2025
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  • • Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers
    Aaron Ekblad signed an eight-year contract to remain with the Florida Panthers on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old defenseman had 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 regular-season games for the Florida Panthers this season. He … Continue reading → The post Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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  • • Sources: Panthers keeping Marchand, Ekblad
    2025
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  • • Sources: Panthers, Ekblad agree on 8-year deal
    The Stanley-Cup champion Florida Panthers and defenseman Aaron Ekblad agreed to an eight-year extension carrying a $6.1 million average-annual value, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming reports, a deal that keeps the veteran from becoming a free agent....2025
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  • Ekblad re-signs with Cup champion Panthers on eve of NHL free agency, AP sources say
    • Ekblad re-signs with Cup champion Panthers on eve of NHL free agency, AP sources say
    Defenseman Aaron Ekblad is staying with the Florida Panthers instead of becoming a free agent....2025
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Aaron Ekblad stats and results

  • • 3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025
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  • • 2025 Free Agency Preview and Open Thread
    2025
  • • Ekblad signs 8-year contract to remain with Panthers
    2025
  • NHL free agency player rankings for top-25 available in 2025
    • NHL free agency player rankings for top-25 available in 2025
    Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Mitch Marner headlines the 2025 class. NHL Free Agency opens on July 1 and it’s going to be a rather bizarre class. Operating as a preamble for the mammoth 2026 class which could be headlined by Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, this year is light on true star power, but lands at a time where every team is desperate to get better. This could mean that th...2025
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  • • Depth Over Stars: Maple Leafs Should Target Several Underrated UFAs
    This summer’s free agent crop lacks marquee names beyond Mitch Marner, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Nikolaj Ehlers. Still, as Jonas Siegel of The Athletic points out, it doesn’t mean…...2025
  • • Recap: Marchand scores in double OT to even Cup Final against Edmonton
    2025
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  • NHL 25: Oilers defeat Panthers 4-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
    • NHL 25: Oilers defeat Panthers 4-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
    Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images The rematch could get off to a good start for the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton Oilers will win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on home soil in their quest to avenge last year’s defeat to the Florida Panthers. According to NHL 25, the Oilers will score a 4-2 win over the Panthers, the reigning Stanley Cup champions. The matchup is a rematch of la...2025
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  • • Recap: Panthers rally to advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final
    2025
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  • • Recap: Panthers dominate Canes in Game 1, win 5-2
    2025
  • • Recap #62: Another stinker in the Sunshine State
    After a hangover loss in Tampa on Tuesday, could the Columbus Blue Jackets rebound against the defending Stanley Cup champs? First Period I’m no expert, but I feel like if you want to beat said champs, giving them three power plays in the first eight minutes of the game is NOT the way to do that. The first came after Niko Mikkola hit Kent Johnson high. There was no call, but James v...2025

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  • • Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup, Sam Bennett takes Conn Smythe
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  • • Recap: Marchand scores in double OT to even Cup Final against Edmonton
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  • • Recap: Draisaitl lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
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  • • Recap: Panthers rally to advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final
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  • • Recap #62: Another stinker in the Sunshine State
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  • Recap: Avalanche erupt for four-goal period in impressive win over Panthers
    • Recap: Avalanche erupt for four-goal period in impressive win over Panthers
    Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Mikko Rantanen led the way for the Avs with a four-point night. Let’s go streaking! The Colorado Avalanche defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers by a final score of 7-4 Saturday evening. Coming off of a grindy win in DC against the Washington Capitals, the Avs were looking to put together a more complete performance against a tough...2024
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  • Preview: Putting off the Panthers
    • Preview: Putting off the Panthers
    Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The Avs’ fourth road game of this trip is a big one in Sunrise. The road trip goes on, this time with the Colorado Avalanche visiting sunny South Florida. Saturday night sees them match up with yet another tough Eastern Conference opponent, the Florida Panthers. Perhaps a little sunshine will warm up the Avalanche both off and on the ice. They need any ...2024
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  • • Recap: Avalanche break even on road trip in a firefight against Panthers
    Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Avalanche bounce back and get first post-break win. Colorado had a tough road trip leading up to this game against the Florida Panthers. Two losses were increasingly frustrating in a multitude of ways. Going into this game, it was clear the Avalanche desperately needed a win against a lesser Florida Panthers team to break even on the road trip. They did just th...2023
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  • • Tarasov and special teams steal win for Jackets over the Panthers
    Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Big bounceback win After a brutal loss on Saturday night against the Detroit Red Wings, the Columbus Blue Jackets were back in action less than 24 hours later against the reigning President’s Trophy winners, the Florida Panthers, and our old friend Sergei Bobrovsky. First Period The Panthers drew first blood, of course, and for what seems like th...2022
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  • • Panthers score 3 early goals, beat Hurricanes 5-2
    SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers finished off their record-setting regular season by scoring three times in the first eight minutes in a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Teddy Purcell, Jussi Jokinen and Aaron Ekblad......2016
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  • • Panthers G Montoya leaves game against Wild after
    ST. PAUL, Minn. - Florida goalie Al Montoya has left Sunday's game in Minnesota after a collision in the first period. Aided by a push from Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad, Minnesota's Marco Scandella ran into the goalie with his elbow strik......2016
  • • Sabres' Reinhart grows in the shadow of fellow second overall pick Eichel
    MONTREAL - Playing in the shadow of the gifted Jack Eichel may be a good thing for Buffalo Sabres winger Sam Reinhart. Even though both were second-overall draft picks — Reinhart in 2014 behind Florida's Aaron Ekblad and Eichel in 2015 behind......2016
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  • • Panthers rookie Ekblad wins Calder Trophy
    Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has won the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." Ekblad captured a tight three-way race in ballo......2015
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  • • Sources: Panthers keeping Marchand, Ekblad
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  • • Datsyuk, Bobrovsky, Ekblad named stars of the week
    NEW YORK – Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Dec. 7. FIRST STAR – PAVEL DATSYUK, C,......2014
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  • • Over The Boards: No Canadian teams in NHL playoffs? Then cheer for the Florida Panthers
    2016
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  • • Panthers defenseman Ekblad banned 20 games
    Panthers top defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program....2025

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  • • Game #54 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets open four game homestand against Florida Panthers
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue JacketsTuesday, February 4, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Litter Box Cats Florida Panthers,@Columbus Blue Jackets, 28-16-9, 65 points, 3rd Metro, 5th East Grudge match between the Panthers and Blue Jackets this season - ...2020
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  • • 3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025
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  • • NHL free agency player rankings for top-25 available in 2025
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  • • Signing Aaron Ekblad Would Spur Jiricek’s Development
    Bill Guerin has said the Minnesota Wild are “set” with their blueline. Still, Florida Panthers’ top defenseman Aaron Ekblad is likely testing free agency because the Panthers will want to retain Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand after their playoff performance....2025
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  • • One Panthers Winger Could Be Out – All To Keep Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad
    While the Florida Panthers dominated this year's Stanley Cup playoffs because of their offense, if they want to keep their front line, then they might need to let their winger go....2025
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  • • Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup, Sam Bennett takes Conn Smythe
    2025
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  • Free Agent Target: Aaron Ekblad
    • Free Agent Target: Aaron Ekblad
    Defenceman Aaron Ekblad is coming off his third straight season of playing in the Stanley Cup Final. He has been a solid defenceman for the Florida Panthers since the beginning of his career. The 29-year-old is having the best playoff run in his career and will be looking for a nice contract in the offseason. … The post Free Agent Target: Aaron Ekblad appeared first on The Win Column....2025
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  • Recap: Panthers score three on power play, rout Oilers 6-1
    • Recap: Panthers score three on power play, rout Oilers 6-1
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Stuart Skinner was yanked in the third period. This one wasn’t close. Sam Bennett scored his NHL-leading 14th goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves, and the Florida Panthers smacked the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. Brad Marchand continued his hot streak when he scored f...2025
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  • • Recap: Marchand scores in double OT to even Cup Final against Edmonton
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  • • Recap: Draisaitl lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
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Aaron Ekblad rumors, scandals

  • • NHL Rumors Shootdown: Report Linking Oilers to Ekblad Don’t Add Up
    Despite recent speculation tying the Edmonton Oilers to veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad, there’s little reason to believe general manager Stan Bowman and CEO Jeff Jackson are seriously considering him as…...2025
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