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New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers Players To Watch

By Matt O'Leary
Nov 27, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; The Florida Panthers and New York Islanders players fight on the ice in the third period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; The Florida Panthers and New York Islanders players fight on the ice in the third period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) shoots the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Florida defeated Toronto 4-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) shoots the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Florida defeated Toronto 4-3. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Aaron Ekblad is a Florida Panther to watch on the blue line.

The Panthers have some offensive minded defenseman and Aaron Ekblad is no slouch.

Ekblad had 15 goals in the regular season this year. The former Calder Trophy winner had no sophomore slump this season for the Panthers.

The Islanders are going to have to be wary of Aaron Ekblad. It’s tough when you have to worry about a defenseman who is a scoring threat. Not only do the Isles have to watch for the Panthers top forwards, they need to be ready in case Ekblad decides to let one rip.

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