With Uvis Balinskis being reassigned to the Charlotte Checkers yesterday afternoon, the Florida Panthers had an open spot to fill in their defensive core. In doing so, it appears that defenseman Aaron Ekblad will make his return to the lineup tonight, as he was a full participant in practice this morning (X Link).Ekblad, who has not played since the Panthers’ game on March 9th, … [Read more...] about Aaron Ekblad Likely To Return Tonight
Panthers Reassign Uvis Balinskis
The Panthers have assigned defenseman Uvis Balinskis to AHL Charlotte, per a team announcement. He’ll head back to the minors after being recalled last week for the first time since signing a two-year extension in January. Florida’s roster size drops to 25. Balinskis, 27, is in his first NHL season after inking an entry-level contract with the Cats last summer. The Latvian … [Read more...] about Panthers Reassign Uvis Balinskis
Barkov And Forsling Return
The Florida Panthers welcomed both Aleksander Barkov and Gustav Forsling back to the lineup on Tuesday per a team announcement (Twitter link). Barkov has missed the team’s last three games with an undisclosed injury, while Forsling is returning after missing two games with illness. These returns will likely bump Kyle Okposo and Uvis Balinskis out of the lineup. … [Read more...] about Barkov And Forsling Return
Ekblad And Barkov Should Return This Week
The Panthers could get a pair of key players back shortly. com’s Adam Kimelman reports (Twitter link) that defenseman Aaron Ekblad and center Aleksander Barkov could return within the week from their respective lower-body injuries. Ekblad, who has been limited to just 47 games this season, is right on schedule after being injured a little over two weeks ago while Barkov, who … [Read more...] about Ekblad And Barkov Should Return This Week
Panthers Expected To Sign Ben Steeves To Entry-Level Deal
The Panthers are expected to sign college free agent forward Ben Steeves to an entry-level contract, according to Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald. He will likely finish the season on a tryout with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Steeves isn’t new to the Panthers organization, having attended their development camp last offseason. The 21-year-old brother of Maple … [Read more...] about Panthers Expected To Sign Ben Steeves To Entry-Level Deal