via Craig Custance of ESPN,
The Florida Panthers aren't taking any risks with franchise defenseman Aaron Ekblad.
Ekblad, 20, is headed back to Florida and will miss the remainder of the World Cup of Hockey for Team North America, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the Miami Herald.
Ekblad took a big hit during North America's win over Finland on Sunday and sat out Monday's game against Russia. North America is calling it an upper-body injury, but an NHL source said he was following league protocol by sitting out Monday's game with symptoms consistent with a mild concussion.
Ekblad will be re-evaluated by doctors in Florida.
added 7:34pm, Statement from Team North America is below...
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