NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Which Surprise Moves Could Shake Up the Season?
We often think about free agency from the team perspective. But think about it from the player perspective. Ekblad has been with the Florida Panthers since they selected him with the No. 1 pick of the 2014 NHL Draft. He has been with the Panthers through hard times, and now, finally, he’s enjoying good times. He has made Florida home. Clearly, he didn’t want to leave. When he spoke to the media Tuesday after signing the day before, he said he had been carrying a weight on his shoulders all season. It’s great to see that weight lifted by an eight-year contract. The 29-year-old defenseman can continue to play alongside partner Gustav Forsling, play a key role for the best team in the NHL and chase another championship. What’s better than that? — Nicholas J. Cotsonika, columnist
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