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No More Games For Aaron Ekblad At The World Cup

09/20/2016 at 5:30pm EDT

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...

TORONTO (Sept. 20, 2016) – Peter Chiarelli, Team North America General Manager, released the following statement today to update the injury status of defenceman Aaron Ekblad:

“Due to the upper-body injury that he suffered recently, defenceman Aaron Ekblad has left Team North America and he will not return.

“While Aaron would have liked to stay with his teammates at the World Cup of Hockey, we respect the decision for him to continue his evaluation and rehabilitation in Florida with the Panthers’ team doctors. Aaron was a very important part of our defence core here and a key leader on this team. We wish him all the best in his recovery.”

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