Matt Ross: Ekblad Suspended 20 Games For Violating NHL’s PED Policy

I guess it shows Ekblad was desperate to recover. Maybe other players do the same and don’t get caught. Or maybe Karma for using LTIR to sign ringers over cap compliance? Ekblad is an idiot for taking the chance. May have cost them a cup.

Who else in the Panthers dressing room is employing the idiotic treatments? Ekblad did it all on his own? The Panthers, under Paul Maurice deserve some scrutiny. If I were Tkachuk I would beat the hell out of Ekblad. In public. EKBLAD is a loser.

Ekblad has sustained numerous lower-body injuries throughout his career. Steriods make you feel like Superman. His play has been great of late, and now I know why. I wonder if Nate Schmit had anything to do with it since he was suspended for the same reason a couple of years ago. I think this is the straw that broke the camel's back, though, and the Panthers will not re-sign him and will let him go to free agency.
My other thought is that Alex Ovechkin is also doing steroids, as his play has stepped up as of late. The league won't test him, though, as he's chasing Gretzky's record, and that wouldn't be good for the league or the marketing of the game.

Ekblad has sustained numerous lower-body injuries throughout his career. Steriods make you feel like Superman. His play has been great of late, and now I know why. I wonder if Nate Schmit had anything to do with it since he was suspended for the same reason a couple of years ago. I think this is the straw that broke the camel's back, though, and the Panthers will not re-sign him and will let him go to free agency.
My other thought is that Alex Ovechkin is also doing steroids, as his play has stepped up as of late. The league won't test him, though, as he's chasing Gretzky's record, and that wouldn't be good for the league or the marketing of the game.
- madhatter56

Schmidt to Ekblad, “hey, bud, this stuff works great to help you recover from your injury... shhhh, don’t tell anyone about it.”

I guess it shows Ekblad was desperate to recover. Maybe other players do the same and don’t get caught. Or maybe Karma for using LTIR to sign ringers over cap compliance? Ekblad is an idiot for taking the chance. May have cost them a cup.
- parmen

A backup goalie and a 4th line center were the big ringers added.

Yes, Ekblad is indeed an idiot for taking this stuff.

I guess it shows Ekblad was desperate to recover. Maybe other players do the same and don’t get caught. Or maybe Karma for using LTIR to sign ringers over cap compliance? Ekblad is an idiot for taking the chance. May have cost them a cup.
- parmen

And the Bruins a 1st-rounder...

Heading to the game on the 28th and now I cant even boo the bum. What an absolute turd. He has unlimited access to medical professional and goes all on his own. A truly sorry and accidental man would tell what he took so that others dont fall for the safe trap.
Also as a personal project is anyone on here local to the Florida games? Can anyone tell me if the jersey prices are better at the arena or at the war memorial? Or are they about the same price?

Heading to the game on the 28th and now I cant even boo the bum. What an absolute turd. He has unlimited access to medical professional and goes all on his own. A truly sorry and accidental man would tell what he took so that others dont fall for the safe trap.
Also as a personal project is anyone on here local to the Florida games? Can anyone tell me if the jersey prices are better at the arena or at the war memorial? Or are they about the same price?
- Shynes57

Well, at least you won’t have to pay an extra baggage charge to bring the big orange traffic cone along. I imagine the prices are the same at either place. Might be better getting it at practice facility than at the game, the shop at the arena is kinda small and gets crowded in there on game nights.