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Aaron Ekblad

Florida Panthers
Position D
Age 30
Height 6'4"
Weight 220LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Windsor, ON, CAN
Born Feb 6, 1996

Key Insights

2026-27
A lot of his shots miss the net entirely

51.6% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

16 of 31 unblocked, 50th of 57 defencemen
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

30.4% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

14 long-range attempts, 10th of 57 defencemen
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

28.3% of his attempts are the snap shot.

13 attempts, 0 goals
He barely shoots the puck across a whole season

Ekblad has taken 46 shot attempts this season.

15 on goal, 15 missed, 15 blocked, 42nd of 57 defencemen
He works one side of the ice far more than the other

65.2% of his attempts come from the right side.

5 left, 11 middle, 30 right
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 35.9 feet.

46 located attempts, 19th of 57 defencemen
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Feb 6, 1996
Birth Place Windsor, ON, CAN
Height 6'4"
Weight 220 LBS
Shoots/Catches R