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.

The Florida Panthers will be without defenceman Aaron Ekblad for their final 18 regular season games and first two playoff games after he violated the NHL/NHLPA’s performance enhancing drug program.

Florida Panthers star defenseman Aaron Ekblad broke his silence Monday after receiving a 20-game suspension for violating the NHL’s performance-enhancing substances program.With that, Ekblad became the league’s first player in six years to face such a ban.

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.