Ekblad Unleashes Explicit Message at LIV Golf Star Koepka During Panthers' Stanley Cup Parade

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad launched an expletive-laden tirade against LIV Golf player Brooks Koepka during the team's Stanley Cup victory celebration parade, continuing their ongoing feud.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad unleashed a torrent of explicit language towards LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka during the team's Stanley Cup victory parade in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, reigniting their simmering feud.

With a traffic cone perched atop his head, Ekblad took to the podium during the team's rally and uttered an incendiary message: "F--- you Brooks Koepka."

Ekblad Unleashes Explicit Message at LIV Golf Star Koepka During Panthers' Stanley Cup Parade

The outburst appeared to stem from an earlier incident in March 2023 at Amerant Bank Arena, where Koepka, a self-proclaimed Panthers supporter, was seen pointing a traffic cone at Ekblad from his suite. "You're a f---ing traffic cone," Koepka was heard saying, referring to Ekblad's defensive abilities. "Ekblad, you suck!"

In the aftermath of that incident, Ekblad expressed resentment towards Koepka, stating that they would "never be buddies." However, the Hockey News reported in April 2023 that the two athletes had reconciled after Koepka texted an apology to Ekblad.

Ekblad Unleashes Explicit Message at LIV Golf Star Koepka During Panthers' Stanley Cup Parade

Ekblad's recent outburst suggests that the feud is far from over. It is unclear what sparked the renewed tension between the two athletes.

During the Panthers' Stanley Cup parade, Ekblad was accompanied by hordes of jubilant fans and teammates. The team's victory marked their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.

Ekblad Unleashes Explicit Message at LIV Golf Star Koepka During Panthers' Stanley Cup Parade

In a separate interview, Brandon Montour, Ekblad's Panthers teammate, revealed that the team found humor in the ongoing feud between Ekblad and Koepka. "We laughed about it," Montour said. "But at the same time, we're like, we'll put you in a pair of our skates and let you f---ing get on the ice and do it."

Despite Koepka's earlier criticisms, Montour acknowledged the golfer's passion for hockey and his desire for the Panthers to succeed.

Ekblad and the Panthers emerged victorious in their clash with Koepka, securing the coveted Stanley Cup. The Panthers' triumph represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, while Koepka's affiliation with LIV Golf has drawn mixed reactions from the golfing community.

The ongoing feud between Ekblad and Koepka has added a layer of intrigue to the Panthers' Stanley Cup victory. The rivalry between the two athletes is likely to continue, providing further fodder for sports fans and commentators alike.