SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad walked the halls and corridors of MLB Network/NHL Network on Wednesday and was shown the ins and outs.
He saw the memorabilia, the history. He was introduced to MLB Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz. He took a handful of swings with a Wiffle ball bat at MLB Park, the indoor ballpark inside the building (he hit one home run over the left field wall). Ekblad spent 10 minutes answering questions from fans via Periscope and wrapped up his visit with some interviews.
Ekblad and the Panthers are still in the New York metropolitan area after a 5-1 win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday.