Let’s lead off with a bit of preseason news, as Panthers Executive Chairman Peter Luukko announced this week that the Panthers will face the Dallas Stars this preseason in London, Ontario.
That’s right, two of the most impressive NHL squads from last year will square off at Budweiser Gardens, home to the OHL’s London Knights. And Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who hails from nearby-ish Windsor, Ontario (roughly 100 miles away), was on hand for the press conference at the venue.
"Congratulations London & thank you for bringing our team as well as the Dallas Stars to play here," - @Ekblad5FLA at @BudGardens.