Tag: Aaron Ekblad

NHL Rumors: Will the Florida Panthers be able to Re-sign Brad Marchand?

Could the Florida Panthers offer Brad Marchand an incentive laden contract? Will Sam Bennett and/or Aaron Ekblad be priorities over Marchand.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could Jason Robertson be on the Block? Mitch Marner his Replacement?

The Dallas Stars could look to trade Jason Robertson to recoup some assets? Would they then consider Mitch Marner as replacement?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ekblad, Panthers, Stars, and Vancouver Canucks Trade Targets

Aaron Ekblad wants to remain with the Florida Panthers but could he become a Dallas Stars option? Potential Vancouver Canucks trade targets.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers UFAs – Bennett, Ekblad and Marchand

Sam Bennett is likely to return to the Florida Panthers, but it's not a guarantee for him, or other pending UFAs like Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 12 2025 NHL UFAs

A look at the top 12 NHL unrestricted free agents that could be available when free agency opens on July 1st. 

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

The Buffalo Sabres are checking out pending RFA defenseman Bowen Byram's trade value. Listing the top 50 NHL free agents - unrestricted.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, And More

NHL Rumors take a look at all things Toronto. Okay, there is John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and a few other players in the spotlight.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers

Connor McDavid is extending with the Edmonton Oilers. The Florida Panthers have some pending UFAs, who will they decide to keep?

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Ottawa Senators

The Calgary Flames could be thinking bridge for Connor Zary. Adding scoring help is on the Ottawa Senators' radar, what will happen with their forfeited 2026 first-round pick, and Claude Giroux.

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agency: List of Pending Unrestricted Free Agent Defensemen

The 2025 NHL free agent defenseman class is highlighted by Aaron Ekblad (Panthers), a top-pairing right-shot defenseman with offensive upside and physicality. His injury history and recent discipline (20-game suspension) may raise minor concerns for some. Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets) offers durability…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Oilers, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and the Jets

Brandon Hagel leaves after taking a forearm from Ekblad. John Tavares should be able to go after being in concussion protocol.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, the Top NHL Free Agents

After just one season in Pittsburgh, Erik Karlsson knows he could be traded this offseason. Ranking the top pending NHL free agents.

Mark Easson