AARON
EKBLAD
#5 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
215 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
7
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2014
Born
Feb 7, 1996
(28 yrs)
Windsor, Ontario
Hometown
Belle River, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Florida in 2014 (1/1).
Drafted from
Barrie (OHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 |
Missed the last 20 regular season games (lower body injury).
|
| 2022-03-20 |
Lower body injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2021-12-17 |
Missed 1 game (covid-19).
|
| 2021-12-16 |
COVID-19, non-roster list.
|
| 2021-05-26 |
Missed the last 21 regular season and all 6 playoff games (fractured left leg).
|
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, Jun 11, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Ekblad scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 4-1 victory over Edmonton in Game 2.
Rotowire
Fri, May 31, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Ekblad recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers in Game 5.
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.
