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. Montreal ap florida panthers goalie roberto luongo said max domis sucker punch on aaron ekblad was gutless. Aaron ekblad born february 7, 1996 is a canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and. Browse our selection of aaron ekblad nhl tees for men, women, and kids in the sizes, styles, and colors you need at shop. Churns out another assist 02202020 ekblad posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus2 rating in wednesdays 41 win over the ducks. Hes done a lot of great things for us over the years, panthers forward vincent trocheck said. Over the last handful of games, florida panthers defenseman aaron. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. He has also played for the team canada junior team. Grab a new and authentic aaron ekblad hockey jersey from the official online store of the nhl so you can watch every game in style while putting your team pride on display. I did not know, said ekblad, a normally unflappable 18yearold defenceman from belle river, ont.
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Max domi sucker punches aaron ekblad in nhl preseason game. Defenseman aaron ekblad will play for the florida panthers against the carolina hurricanes on. Hes big, hes strong, he can skate, hes got offense, hes got defensive awareness. Nhl plans to return with 24team stanley cup playoffs. Sep 20, 2018 montreal ap florida panthers goalie roberto luongo said max domis sucker punch on aaron ekblad was gutless. Whether he was lined up alongside keith yandle or mike matheson on the teams toppairing, the 23yearold defenseman. Aaron ekblad latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times.
Florida panthers defenseman aaron ekblad in action during the regular season matchup between the florida panthers and the minnesota wild on december at xcel energy center in st. Aaron ekblad shouldnt have an issue translating his game to the nhl whatsoever. Aug 09, 2017 nhls best players under age 25 for 2017. The winner of the 2015 calder trophy as the nhls top rookie, ekblad was a rookie at the junior level before he was even eligible. Through his last eight games, ekblad has registered six assists, shots and 12. In his first nhl season, ekblad was selected for the. Draft guide season pass dfs toolkit main navigation. Ekblad left the game, at the nhls request, and did not return. The nhl wont cancel the 2020 season, but they should. Defenseman aaron ekblad signed an eightyear contract extension with the florida panthers on friday.
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A lategame scuffle is going to cost montreal canadiens forward phillip danault. Aaron rodgers talks surprising selection of jordan love. At 18 years, 352 days old, ekblad will become the youngest defenseman to play for an nhl allstar team. He won a gold medal with them during the 2015 world junior ice hockey championships. Shop for aaron ekblad nhl tshirts, shirts, tank tops, and more at the official online store of the national hockey league. Aaron ekblad born february 7, 1996 is a canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
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The florida panthers defenseman appeared in an ad for nikes betrue collection released monday and celebrates the lgbtq community. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Ekblad has been nothing short of spectacular since being drafted first overall in 2014, totaling 75 points and a plus30 rating in two nhl seasons as a teenager. Frank dangelo, tony house and bill watters explain why oilers forward matt hendricks deserved the threegame suspension he received for his controversial hit.
Earlier this month, ekblad also attended hockey canadas world junior summer. Matt hendricks deserved suspension for boarding aaron ekblad. He is mature beyond his years and will be a fixture on the barrie backend and will be on hockey canadas hit list for years to come. Aaron ekblad is lending his likeness to speak out for equality.
Domi was given a match penalty for punching ekblad in the nose in the third period in the panthers 52 exhibition victory over the montreal canadiens on wednesday night. Browse from a wide variety of styles including aaron ekblad nhl breakaway jerseys, alternate jerseys, home and away jerseys, replica jerseys, and more for every hockey fan. His points dropped slightly last year from his rookie season 36 from 39, but he compensated for that with a more goalheavy stat line and better plusminus. Apr 06, 2020 in front of him they have invested heavily in their defense with aaron ekblad. Stay up to date with nhl player news, rumors, updates, analysis and more at fox sports. Aaron ekblad signs eightyear extension with panthers. Healthy and polished, aaron ekblad is ready for your attention again. Days away from turning 20, he has already established himself as one of the best allaround defenseman in the nhl. The best defender since pronger should be drafted 1st in the upcoming 2014 nhl draft. He is a big defender so in terms of growth there is none needed, as he will make an imediate impact in the nhl.
Ekblad notched an assist and two shots on net in tuesdays 21. No one on the florida panthers saw more ice time than aaron ekblad this season. Ekblad could very well go 1st overall in the draft to the florida panthers, but it. Ekblad has registered six assists, shots and 12 blocks while averaging 21. Here is the may edition of dan rosens weekly mailbag. Aaron ekblad not only has the size, skill and poise to thrive at the nhl level, but hes also surrounded by a group of experienced blueliners to. Much like his hockey team, defenseman aaron ekblad has gone through similar patches, experiencing what many would call a streaky season. According to alain poupart, writing for the panthers team site on, ekblad is back in florida and was on the ice today doing some individual work. Aaron ekblad stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Rittich reacts to nhl possibly resuming season in two hub cities. Plus injury news, trade value, add drop advice, graphs, and more.
Ekblad left the game, at the nhl s request, and did not return. Defenseman aaron ekblad will play for the florida panthers against the carolina hurricanes on tuesday 7. Dec 28, 2016 evidently the upperbody injury which prevented aaron ekblad from playing in either of team north americas final two games at the world cup of hockey is healing just fine. Defenseman aaron ekblad signed an eightyear contract extension with the florida panthers on. Bay lightning that will take place from september 16 at ford ice center. Aaron ekblad cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status.