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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
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.
Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games: Panthers star joins list of NHL players punished for violating PED policy
The NHL announced Monday that Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA's Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Per the NHL's statement, the suspension also includes "mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment.
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for PED violation
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss the rest of the regular season and two playoff games for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Jones to 'fill that void' for Panthers with Ekblad suspended
BOSTON -- The way the Florida Panthers are hoping to withstand being without defenseman Aaron Ekblad for the next 20 games comes down to two words: Seth Jones.
Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Program
Ekblad is the first NHL player in more than six years to be suspended for use of a performance-enhancing drug.
Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
In a statement, Ekblad said he'd taken an undisclosed substance while recovering from a recent injury and that it was 'a shock' when he failed his drug test.
Stanley Cup champion suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games this week after the NHL said he violated the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.
Florida Panthers Star Aaron Ekblad Pops For PEDs and Is Suspended 20 Games | Tobin Wants to Free Him
FREE EKBLAD!!!! Tobin starts a protest (props included) to free Florida Panthers Defenseman Aaron Ekblad. The Cats take on the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden.
NHL Notebook: Did the Panthers acquire Seth Jones knowing Aaron Ekblad’s PED suspension was coming?
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.
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Aaron Ekblad’s stunning PED suspension will impact the Panthers’ Stanley Cup hopes (and his new contract)
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Aaron Ekblad suspension, explained: Panthers defenseman given ban for performance enhancing substance violation
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Panthers odds of repeating take hit thanks to massive Aaron Ekblad suspension
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