The NHL Trade Deadline is approaching on March 7 and teams are evaluating assets that raise questions in the long term. According to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Aaron Ekblad is that asset for the Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games without pay Monday for violating the NHL and NHL Players' Association's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, taking him off the ice for the defending Stanley Cup champions' stretch run and start of the playoffs.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games without pay Monday for violating the NHL and NHL Players' Association's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, taking him off the ice for the defending Stanley Cup champions' stretch run and start of the playoffs.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss the rest of the regular season and two playoff games for the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Aaron Ekblad's stunning suspension for taking a performance enhancing substance will greatly impact the Panthers' playoff hopes and his new contract.

Aaron Ekblad of the Florida Panthers has been suspended for 20 games due to the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program. He will miss the last 18 regular-season games and the first two playoff games.

The NHL announced on Monday that Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekbald has been suspended for 20 games for “violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.” Ekblad was not on the ice for Florida’s practice on Monday morning at the Baptist Health IcePlex, and now we know why.