Aaron Ekblad is a Canadian professional Ice-hockey player who plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). As of 2019, Aaron Ekblad currently plays for the Florida Panthers as their Defense. He was the first overall pick in the 2011 Ontario Hockey League entry draft and in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Aaron Ekblad has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. As a Defense, Aaron Ekblad reportedly earns around $7,500,000 as his yearly salary from Florida Panthers. Further, he is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Dayna Mastronardi.
As of 2019, Aaron Ekblad has an estimated net worth of over $10 million which is quite similar to Vincent Trocheck. He reportedly signed a 8 year / $60,000,000 contract, including $60,000,000 guaranteed with Florida Panthers in 2016. Further, the NHL player has an average salary of $7,500,000 annually. Aaron Ekblad so far has made earnings of $19,625,000 from his entire NHL career.
Further, Aaron is the highest earner of the team standing above his team-mate Keith Yandle, having an annual salary of $6,350,000.
His career contract and earnings, including bonus and incentives:
| YEAR | TEAM | SALARY |
| 2014-2015 | Florida Panthers | $1,775,000 |
| 2015-2016 | Florida Panthers | $925,000 |
| 2016-2017 | Florida Panthers | $925,000 |
| 2017-2018 | Florida Panthers | $9,000,000 |
| 2018-2019 | Florida Panthers | $7,000,000 |
Additionally, he will earn $4,000,000 as a base salary in the 2018-2019 season, carrying a cap hit of $7,500,000. Moreover, he is also the brand ambassador of car company Ford. Further, he owns some luxurious Ford cars, such as Bronco and Fiso.
Exploring his marital status, he is yet to be married however, he is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Dayna Mastronardi.
The couple has been dating for a long time and seems to be happy with the relationship. Further digging up into his Instagram account, he has posted pictures of him along with his girlfriend, enjoying a vacation together.
Despite being in a relationship for long, the couple hasn't revealed the probable date of their engagement and wedding in the media yet.
Additionally, he was rumored to in a relationship with Claudia Lemieux. Claudia is the daughter of a famous hockey player Claude Lemieux. Additionally, she has modeled for Frankie's Bikinis, Francesca Aiello's swimwear brand etc.
Talking about his body measurement, the Famous NHL star is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) in height and weighs around 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb).
Aaron Ekblad was born on February 7, 1996, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to parents David Ekblad and Lisa Ekblad. As per his nationality, he is Canadian and belongs to the White ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Aquarius.
Ekblad was selected by the Florida Panthers for the first time in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft on June 27, 2014. He then signed his first contract with the Panthers in the NHL on September 3, a three-year entry-level deal.
Ekblad made his debut at the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 9. He scored his first NHL point in the game, an assist on a goal by Jonathan Huberdeau, in Florida's eventual loss in overtime of 3-2.
Ekblad later scored his first goal in the NHL on November 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Mason in a 2-1 Panthers win.
On April 23, Ekblad, along with Ottawa Senators' Mark Stone and Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau, was named one of three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Ekblad and the Panthers agreed on an eight-year extension of $ 60 million on July 2, 2016. On February 3, 2018, in each of their first four seasons, Ekblad became only the 15th defensemen in the history of the NHL to achieve double-digit goals.
