Ekblad has been getting more attention ... and now I think we'll see the full evolution of Aaron as a defenseman.” Panthers rookie Mackie Samoskevich is having a strong first season in the ...

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (25 ... The defense pairs are Gustav Forsling with Aaron Ekblad, Niko Mikkola with Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt with Uvis Balinskis.

The Panthers, coming off a split Rocky Mountain roadie, practiced without Aaron Ekblad on Friday ... 10 AJ Greer // 94 Tomas Nosek // 25 Mackie Samoskevich 42 Gus Forsling // 7 Dmitry Kulikov ...

Mackie Samoskevich also scored for the Panthers ... He extended his goal-scoring streak to five games by deflecting in Aaron Ekblad’s shot from the right point. Sundqvist tied the game with ...

Rookie forward Mackie Samoskevich will not play against Chicago while he deals with an illness, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said pregame. Jonah Gadjovich, who hasn’t played since Dec. 20 while ...