Panthers D Aaron Ekblad to have shoulder surgery
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad needs shoulder surgery and will miss the start of training camp.
Ekblad, who also played most of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a broken foot, confirmed the news Thursday.
"We're going to get it fixed," he said. "So no, I won't be ready for September, but shortly after that."
Ekblad and the Panthers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final in five games. He recor