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Injury Foot
Est. Return 9/15/2026
2025 Stats
G
5
A
10
PP Pts
6
+/-
-13
PIM
30
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Balinskis suited up in 76 games during the 2024-25 campaign before making five playoff appearances. During the regular season, he accounted for four goals, 18 points, 92 shots, 55 blocks and 83 hits. Balinskis became a depth defender in the postseason and could have a similar role in 2025-26. However, he will compete for a third-pairing spot during training camp. Balinskis has some upside as a high-volume block and hit producer, but his offensive abilities are limited. He’s a potential waiver-wire addition if his role becomes more defined. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Panthers in January of 2026.
Set to miss several weeks
Balinskis (foot) has a fracture and is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Balinskis has been sidelined for a week and a half due to his lower-body injury, and it's possible that he'll be shut down for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a fracture. Across 54 appearances for the Panthers this year, he's recorded five goals, 10 assists, 71 hits, 42 blocked shots and 30 PIM while averaging 16:22 of ice time.
Balinskis has been sidelined for a week and a half due to his lower-body injury, and it's possible that he'll be shut down for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a fracture. Across 54 appearances for the Panthers this year, he's recorded five goals, 10 assists, 71 hits, 42 blocked shots and 30 PIM while averaging 16:22 of ice time.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 16:22
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:15
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:29
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:06
0:06
0:29
2024–25
14:51
0:59
0:25
2025–26
16:22
1:15
0:29
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Balinskis made his NHL debut last season with the Panthers, picking up a goal and two assists in 26 regular-season appearances. Balinskis started the season with the Panthers, playing in 18 of 29 games, before he was demoted to AHL Charlotte. He scored three times while adding 18 helpers in 37 contests with the Checkers before he was recalled to finish out the regular season. Balinskis is likely a sixth or seventh defenseman at best with the Panthers this season, and could see more AHL action to keep him sharp. He has little fantasy value in 2024-25.
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Could join team on road trip
Balinskis (undisclosed) might return to the lineup during Florida's upcoming four-game road trip, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports Saturday.
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Expected to miss Thursday's game
Balinskis (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Columbus.
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Tagged as questionable
Balinskis (undisclosed) was deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's clash with the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
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Garners helper in return
Balinskis registered an assist and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
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Ready to rock
Balinskis (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against New Jersey on Tuesday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
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Could play in Game 4
Balinskis might play in Game 4 against Carolina on Monday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
ANALYSIS
Niko Mikkola sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3, and he could be replaced in Monday's lineup by Balinskis. The 28-year-old Balinskis has one goal, two shots on net, six blocked shots and six hits through four appearances this postseason.
Niko Mikkola sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3, and he could be replaced in Monday's lineup by Balinskis. The 28-year-old Balinskis has one goal, two shots on net, six blocked shots and six hits through four appearances this postseason.