The waiting is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who is raring to return
- Panthers defenseman Ekblad faced a 20-game suspension without pay last month.
- His suspension resulted from violating the NHL/NHLPA policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
- Ekblad stated his violation stemmed from an inadvertent error related to injury recovery.
- Ekblad expressed regret, saying he let teammates and Panthers fans down.
- Although skating and working out, Ekblad cannot rejoin games until the playoffs begin.
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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad talks suspension, preparation for playoffs
SUNRISE, Fla. — For a little more than four weeks, Aaron Ekblad had to be away from the Florida Panthers. That’s part of the punishment that came with the defenseman’s 20-game suspension for violating the terms of the NHL and…
The waiting is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who is raring to return - Seymour Tribune
It’s been a long month for Aaron Ekblad. The worst is almost over. The Florida Panthers defenseman spoke out for the first time Saturday since being suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs last month, something he said was an inadvertent mistake. He’s back on the ice with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers now for workouts — but can’t play until Game 3 of …

The waiting is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who is raring to return
By TIM REYNOLDS It’s been a long month for Aaron Ekblad. The worst is almost over. The Florida Panthers defenseman spoke out for the first time Saturday since being suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs last month, something he said was an inadvertent mistake. He’s back on the ice with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers now for workouts — but can’t play …
Ekblad Makes SHOCKING Confession After Suspension
The 2024-25 season has proven to be a rollercoaster for Aaron Ekblad and the Florida Panthers. Ekblad, a linchpin of the Panthers’ defense, started the year in formidable fashion. However, an upper-body injury sidelined him for eight games in January, marking the beginning of a tumultuous period. Ekblad’s return to the ice was short-lived, as he faced a bombshell 20-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Addressing…
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