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Balinskis, Uvis #26 (D)  - Florida Panthers - 2023/2024 Regular Season
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 196 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Aug. 1, 1996
Age: 27
Birthplace: Ventspils, None
Salary: $0.870M
Cap Hit: $0.870M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2023/2024 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 26 56 1 2 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 22 27 15 4.5 0.12
Projected 26 56 1 2 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 22 27 15 4.5 0.12

Date News Advice
April 3, 2024 Balinskis was called up from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday. - Balinskis has three goals and 21 points in 37 contests with Charlotte in 2023-24. He also has collected a goal and three points in 22 outings with the Panthers. He's back with Florida after Aaron Ekblad exited Tuesday's contest against Montreal because of an undisclosed injury. None
March 27, 2024 Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday. - Balinskis has a goal and three points in 22 games with Florida in 2023-24. He also has contributed three goals and 21 points in 35 outings with Charlotte. None
March 21, 2024 Balinskis was promoted to the NHL roster Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Balinskis figures to serve as an emergency depth defenseman due to the absence of Aaron Ekblad (lower body) and Dmitry Kulikov (suspension). If the 27-year-old Balinskis were to get into the lineup against Nashville on Thursday, it would likely come at the expense of Tobias Bjornfot. None
Jan. 3, 2024 Balinskis signed a two-year contract extension with Florida on Wednesday. - Balinskis is playing through a one-year, entry-level deal and would have become an unrestricted free agent this summer had he not agreed to an extension. The 27-year-old, who is currently with AHL Charlotte, has two points in 18 contests with Florida as well as seven points in seven minor-league outings this season. None
Dec. 15, 2023 Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday. - Balinskis has a goal and an assist in 18 games with Florida this season. He's also scored a goal in his lone appearance with Charlotte. None
Dec. 3, 2023 Balinskis was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Sunday. - Balinskis has contributed one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 19 hits over 15 NHL appearances this season. He scored a goal in his lone AHL outing during a 5-2 loss to Hershey on Saturday. None
Dec. 1, 2023 Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday. - Balinskis has a goal and two points in 15 games with Florida this season. The 27-year-old signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Panthers in April after scoring 11 goals and 35 points in 50 contests with Liberec of the Czech League last year. None
Nov. 14, 2023 Balinskis notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sharks. - Balinskis has a goal and an assist over three contests since he sat out two games as a healthy scratched. The Latvian defenseman has added 17 hits, eight blocked shots, 12 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season. He's seen a limited role in the Panthers' bottom four, and his lack of offense makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats. None
Nov. 11, 2023 Balinskis scored his first career NHL goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes. - With a little over a minute left in the first period, Balinskis joined the rush and found himself alone to Antti Raanta's right, and the 27-year-old rookie made no mistake when Aleksander Barkov slipped a pass to him through two defenders. It's Balinskis' first point in 11 games, but it might end up being the high point of his time on the Florida blue line, as Brandon Montour (shoulder) is closing in on his return to the lineup and Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) may not be too far behind him. None
Nov. 6, 2023 Balinskis will be a healthy scratch Monday against Columbus, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Balinskis, who is still looking for his first NHL point, has eight shots on goal, seven blocked shots, 13 hits and six PIM through 10 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Reilly, who was in the press box for Florida's first 10 games of the 2023-24 campaign. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Apr 29 2024 19:00 EDT TB Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 1 2024 20:00 EDT at TB Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 4 2024 20:00 EDT TB Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Apr 16 2024 19:30 EDT TOR W 5-2 Final 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10:50
Apr 13 2024 17:00 EDT BUF W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.0 16:21
Apr 11 2024 19:00 EDT CLS W 4-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.0 16:37
Apr 9 2024 19:00 EDT OTT W 2-0 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11:22
Mar 26 2024 19:00 EDT BOS L 3-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10:52
Mar 24 2024 18:00 EDT at PHI W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 19:27
Mar 23 2024 20:00 EDT at NYR L 3-4 F/OT 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20:18
Mar 21 2024 19:30 EDT NSH L 0-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 15:24
Dec 14 2023 22:00 EST at VAN L 0-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 08:22
Dec 12 2023 22:00 EST at SEA L 0-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14:48
Dec 10 2023 13:00 EST at CLS W 5-2 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 14:31
Nov 24 2023 20:00 EST WPG L 0-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.0 12:00
Nov 16 2023 22:30 EST at LA L 1-2 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 0.0 14:09
Nov 14 2023 22:30 EST at SJ W 5-3 Final 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11:46
Nov 12 2023 13:00 EST CHI W 4-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.0 14:48
Nov 10 2023 19:00 EST CAR W 5-2 Final 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 25.0 13:50
Nov 4 2023 20:00 EDT at CHI L 2-5 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.0 14:18
Nov 2 2023 19:00 EDT at DET W 2-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14:46
Oct 30 2023 19:00 EDT at BOS L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0.0 14:46
Oct 28 2023 18:00 EDT SEA W 3-2 Final 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.0 14:45
Oct 24 2023 19:45 EDT SJ W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 17:06
Oct 21 2023 19:00 EDT VAN L 3-5 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 14:48
Oct 19 2023 19:00 EDT TOR W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 12:09
Oct 16 2023 19:00 EDT at NJ W 4-3 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 12:11
Oct 14 2023 16:00 EDT at WPG L 4-6 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.0 13:39
Oct 12 2023 20:00 EDT at MIN L 0-2 Final 0 0 0 -1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0.0 12:30
Date Game Date Location Result Property From To
Apr 19 2024 12:32 EDT Apr 16 2024 19:30 EDT TOR W 5-2 atlantic_division 0 1
Mar 23 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 21 2024 19:30 EDT NSH L 0-3 hits 2 1
Nov 3 2023 04:30 EDT Oct 28 2023 18:00 EDT SEA W 3-2 shots 3 2
Date Key Old Value New Value
2024-04-03 analysis Balinskis has three goals and 21 points in 37 contests with Charlotte in 2023-24. He also has collected a goal and three points in 22 outings with the Panthers. He's back with Florida after Aaron Ekblad exited Tuesday's contest against Montreal because of an undisclosed injury.
2024-04-03 update Balinskis was called up from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.
2024-03-27 analysis Balinskis has a goal and three points in 22 games with Florida in 2023-24. He also has contributed three goals and 21 points in 35 outings with Charlotte.
2024-03-27 update Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.
2024-03-21 analysis Balinskis figures to serve as an emergency depth defenseman due to the absence of Aaron Ekblad (lower body) and Dmitry Kulikov (suspension). If the 27-year-old Balinskis were to get into the lineup against Nashville on Thursday, it would likely come at the expense of Tobias Bjornfot.
2024-03-21 update Balinskis was promoted to the NHL roster Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-01-03 analysis Balinskis is playing through a one-year, entry-level deal and would have become an unrestricted free agent this summer had he not agreed to an extension. The 27-year-old, who is currently with AHL Charlotte, has two points in 18 contests with Florida as well as seven points in seven minor-league outings this season.
2024-01-03 update Balinskis signed a two-year contract extension with Florida on Wednesday.
2023-12-15 analysis Balinskis has a goal and an assist in 18 games with Florida this season. He's also scored a goal in his lone appearance with Charlotte.
2023-12-15 update Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.
2023-12-03 analysis Balinskis has contributed one goal, one assist, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 19 hits over 15 NHL appearances this season. He scored a goal in his lone AHL outing during a 5-2 loss to Hershey on Saturday.
2023-12-03 update Balinskis was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Sunday.
2023-12-01 analysis Balinskis has a goal and two points in 15 games with Florida this season. The 27-year-old signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Panthers in April after scoring 11 goals and 35 points in 50 contests with Liberec of the Czech League last year.
2023-12-01 update Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.
2023-11-15 analysis Balinskis has a goal and an assist over three contests since he sat out two games as a healthy scratched. The Latvian defenseman has added 17 hits, eight blocked shots, 12 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season. He's seen a limited role in the Panthers' bottom four, and his lack of offense makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
2023-11-15 update Balinskis notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.
2023-11-11 analysis With a little over a minute left in the first period, Balinskis joined the rush and found himself alone to Antti Raanta's right, and the 27-year-old rookie made no mistake when Aleksander Barkov slipped a pass to him through two defenders. It's Balinskis' first point in 11 games, but it might end up being the high point of his time on the Florida blue line, as Brandon Montour (shoulder) is closing
2023-11-11 update Balinskis scored his first career NHL goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
2023-11-06 analysis Balinskis, who is still looking for his first NHL point, has eight shots on goal, seven blocked shots, 13 hits and six PIM through 10 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Reilly, who was in the press box for Florida's first 10 games of the 2023-24 campaign.
2023-11-06 update Balinskis will be a healthy scratch Monday against Columbus, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2023-10-18 Weight 168 lb 196 lb
2023-09-20 Jersey Number 82 26
2023-09-06 prospect No Yes
2023-09-05 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.870M
2023-09-05 Salary $0.000M $0.870M
2023-09-05 Pickable No Yes
2023-07-16 Weight None lb 168 lb
2023-07-16 Jersey Number 82
2023-07-16 Active in League No Yes
2023-07-16 Position D
2023-07-16 Franchise 2023 2023 Sunrise Panthers