In June of 2014, Aaron Ekblad was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Ekblad went on to be selected for his first All-Star Game appearance at the 2015 NHL All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio. He recorded four assists for Team Toews in the victory over Team Foligno. Ekblad was selected as one of the three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy and was announced as the Calder winner on June 24, 2015. Ekblad has inscribed '2014 #1 Pick' and signed the back of this red Reebok Premier Florida Panthers jersey in black paint pen. Ekblad's signature was witnessed under UDA's Five-Step Authentication Process.