Florida was in for another tough week against more Playoff-caliber teams. To say it was mixed would be an understatement. The game against Nashville was
FORT LAUDERDALE — Uvis Balinskis did not know how long he would be away from the Florida Panthers but, he probably did not expect it to be almost three months.
The Florida Panthers are rolling into the new year. They are second in the Atlantic Division with a 23-12-2 record and 48 points. Additionally, they’re riding a five-game winning streak, beating some heavy hitters such as the Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has signed Latvia defenseman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension, according to CapFriendly the contract will have an average annual value (AAV) of $850,000.
The Florida Panthers have been so impressed with the play of defenseman Uvis Balinskis that they insured he will be sticking around for a few more years.
Uvis Balinskis was not gone from the Florida Panthers for very long. The defenseman was sent to AHL Charlotte on Friday, scored a goal for the Checkers on Saturday and was recalled by Florida on Sunday.
The Florida Panthers sent defenseman Uvis Balinskis down to AHL Charlotte on Friday. Balinskis, 27, scored a goal and an assist in 15 games for the Panthers, playing a crucial role on the back end with Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour out with injuries to start the season.
The Panthers have activated defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour off LTIR ahead of tonight’s game against the Ducks, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now relays.
Rookie defenseman Uvis Balinskis is trying to make the most of his opportunity. With veteran defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour out due to injuries, Balinskis is expected to be in the lineup once again on Sunday afternoon when his Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks.
SUNRISE — Uvis Balinskis scoring his first NHL goal was just another fulfilling point of a long, winding journey through hockey’s professional ranks. “It’s been really crazy,” Balinskis said following Florida’s 5-2 win over Carolina on Friday night.
Rookie defenseman Uvis Balinskis scored his first NHL goal, leading the host Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night in Sunrise.
With Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour out with injuries to start the season, the Florida Panthers needed to find multiple defensemen suitable to hold things down.
CORAL SPRINGS — Uvis Balinskis walked through the Florida Panthers locker room on Tuesday to greet a visitor. When asked how he is doing, he smiles. “Really good,’’ he says, “I’m in the NHL.’’ Yeah, he is.
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