AARON
EKBLAD
#5 -
D
2pts in last 4 GPI
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
220 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
9
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2014
Born
Feb 7, 1996
(29 yrs)
Windsor, Ontario
Hometown
Belle River, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Florida in 2014 (1/1).
Drafted from
Barrie (OHL)
VS.
Aaron Ekblad
STAT RANK
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
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G Goals
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A Assists
|
Pts Points
|
+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
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SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
|
TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
S Shots
|
PtsPG Points Per Games Played
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 39 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -9 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 58 | 0.4 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | G Goals
|
A Assists
|
Pts Points
|
+/- Plus Minus
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
PPG Power Play Goals
|
PPPTS | SHG Shorthanded Goals
|
GWG Game Winning Goals
|
S Shots
|
TOI/GP Time On Ice Per Game
|
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:00 | - |
| 2025-12-30 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:03 | - |
| 2025-12-29 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | - |
| 2025-12-27 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | - |
| 2025-12-23 |
|
|
0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 |
Missed 1 game (Illness).
|
| 2025-11-22 |
Illness, day-to-day.
|
| 2025-06-30 |
Signed by the Florida Panthers to an eight-year contract extension.
|
| 2025-05-06 |
Missed 2 games (Suspended by NHL).
|
| 2025-04-29 |
Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Calder Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year | 2014-15 |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2014-15 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2015-16, 2014-15 (replacement) |
| OHL | Max Kaminsky Trophy Most Oustanding Defenseman | 2013-14 |
| OHL | Emms Family Award Rookie of the Year | 2011-12 |
| OHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2013-14 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 2011-12 |
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Ekblad scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Capitals.
Rotowire
Wed, Dec 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Ekblad collected two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Scouting Report
The top pick in the 2014 NHL Draft has recovered from a severe leg injury and continues to grow into one of the league's best defensemen as he reaches the prime of his career. Has all the tools: size (6’4”), strength, skating ability and hockey sense. Has a big point shot, moves the puck well and can quarterback a power play. Can play 25-plus minutes per game and be a difference maker.
Long Range Potential: Elite all-around defenseman.
