After experiencing the highest moment of his career just days ago, things have already changed in Florida, with the team now looking to move Aaron Ekblad. Sports are a tricky business, as it's often times hard to make tough decisions, but according to The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, the Panthers are preparing to do just that. After being with the team for the past decade after being the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft, Aaron Ekblad's time in Florida is seemingly done. <q>Tough part of the biz... I'm told #TimeToHunt are shopping D Aaron Ekblad. He also switched agents this season.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1806495663980679360'> </a></blockquote></div> The tough defenseman has been in Florida through the rough times, and after losing in the Stanley Cup Finals a year ago, his childhood dream came true with the team in 2024. With one year left on his deal, it makes sense for the Panthers to seek a trade partner for Ekblad, as it would allow them to solidify depth on the blue line this summer and potentially get a solid return for the veteran. Ekblad's contract this year sees him count for a significant portion of the Panthers salary cap, but given everything he has done for the organization, fans couldn't help but take the report in a tough manner. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/MaxEvanx/status/1806501055217193010'> </a></blockquote></div> It is a business at the end of the day however, and if the Panthers want to make their third straight Stanley Cup Finals in 2025, this may be the move to make that happen. Source: MarkerZone <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=397242&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1KRYbvtXtIWzCHeKU7BR6ndmh3v3rTemi3xEyP0yaK_Xw7BxR2BmQXIvA_aem_X54gDvB2trrIu4g6BUEGRw' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Florida Panthers first overall pick Aaron Ekblad hits the trade market</a>