Aaron Ekblad, NHL and the Panthers

Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games: Panthers star joins list of NHL players punished for violating PED policy
The NHL announced Monday that Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA's Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Per the NHL's statement, the suspension also includes "mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment.
Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Program
Ekblad is the first NHL player in more than six years to be suspended for use of a performance-enhancing drug.
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for PED violation
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss the rest of the regular season and two playoff games for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Aaron Ekblad’s stunning PED suspension will impact the Panthers’ Stanley Cup hopes (and his new contract)
Aaron Ekblad's stunning suspension for taking a performance enhancing substance will greatly impact the Panthers' playoff hopes and his new contract.
Jones to 'fill that void' for Panthers with Ekblad suspended
BOSTON -- The way the Florida Panthers are hoping to withstand being without defenseman Aaron Ekblad for the next 20 games comes down to two words: Seth Jones.
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.
With Aaron Ekblad suspended, Seth Jones just became so much more important to Panthers
The Florida Panthers’ trade for five-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones earlier this month is about to pay even more dividends than the team had initially hoped.
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games for violating the NHL's penformance enhancing drugs policy, the league announced Monday. In a statement released through the NHLPA,
Stanley Cup champion suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games this week after the NHL said he violated the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.
Florida Panthers Star Aaron Ekblad Pops For PEDs and Is Suspended 20 Games | Tobin Wants to Free Him
FREE EKBLAD!!!! Tobin starts a protest (props included) to free Florida Panthers Defenseman Aaron Ekblad. The Cats take on the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden.
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Panthers staying on course in Atlantic without Tkachuk, other stars
TORONTO -- Matthew Tkachuk, decked out in street clothes, stood in the entrance of the Florida Panthers dressing room ...
Panthers Star Issues 'Shock' Statement After Failing Drug Test
The Panthers blueliner acknowledged his mistake in a statement released shortly after the news became public, but said the ...
Panthers odds of repeating take hit thanks to massive Aaron Ekblad suspension
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will be without their alternate captain Aaron Ekblad because of a serious ...
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Oilers Should Pursue Aaron Ekblad in Free Agency This Offseason
The Oilers have no shortage of offense, but there may be a defensive issue. There should be one man in particular on Stan ...