Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Suffers concussion at World Cup

Ekblad could be shut down for the World Cup after sustaining a concussion, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Given the uncertainty surrounding concussions and recovery time, it should come as no surprise that the Panthers want to shut Ekblad down immediately. Team North America faces Team Sweden on Wednesday, and it seems unlikely the blueliner will be cleared in time for that contest. Ekblad, who snagged 15 goals and 21 helpers during his sophomore season, should continue improving and could approach the 50-point mark in 2016-17, meaning fantasy owners will likely side with Florida in asking for his World Cup stint to end immediately.