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Uvis Balinskis will draw back into the Panthers' lineup Sunday vs. Columbus.
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Uvis Balinskis
Age: 29Position: D
TOI
35%
Fantasy
58%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
38%
Assists
37%
Power-Play
67%
SOG
42%
Plus/Minus
10%
Hits
46%
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Uvis Balisnkis has been recalled from Charlotte (AHL).
Balinskis has spent most of the season with the Panthers but is returning from a one-game stint with the Charlotte Checkers, where he scored one point (1G / 0A). In 15 games with the Panthers, the Latvian defender has two points (1G / 1A), six penalty minutes, and a +1 plus/minus rating.
The Panthers recalled Balinskis from Charlotte (AHL) on Sunday.
Uvis Balinskis has been loaned to Charlotte (AHL).
Balinskis had a goal, an assist, 16 SOG, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus in 15 games played so far in 2023-24 but has been loaned back to Charlotte (AHL) on Friday. The 27-year-old defensemen will head to the Checkers for the first time in his career after making his NHL and North American debut this season.
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Uvis Balinskis will be a healthy scratch Monday in Ottawa.
Balinskis has two points (1G / 1A) in 15 games this season and will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Dmitry Kulikov to return to the Panthers' lineup. Balinskis has been a healthy scratch in four of the last five games for the Panthers, a trend that will likely continue now that Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour have returned from injuries.
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Uvis Balinskis will draw back into the Panthers' lineup Friday vs. Winnipeg.
Dmitry Kulikov will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, allowing Balinskis to return to the Panthers lineup. Balinskis has two points (1G / 1A) and 15 shots on goal while averaging 13:59 time-on-ice, playing predominantly on the Panthers' third defensive pair.
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Uvis Balinskis will draw back into the Panthers' lineup Friday vs. Carolina.
Balinskis has played 10 games for the Panthers but has been scratched in their two most recent contests in favour of Mike Reilly. Balinskis, who has zero points while averaging 14:07 time-on-ice, will return to the third defensive pair with Josh Mahura.
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Balinskis will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game in Washington.
The 27-year-old rookie has registered zero points, seven blocked shots, and 13 hits across ten games with the Panthers this season. Mike Reilly will draw into the lineup in his place.
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Uvis Balinskis is expected to be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Columbus.
Balinskis has played all 10 games for the Panthers this season, this first of his career, registering zero points, eight shots, and a -2 plus/minus while averaging 14:07 time-on-ice. The Latvian defender will be a healthy scratch on Monday to make room for Mike Reilly to make his season debut.
The Panthers signed Uvis Balinskis to a one-year, entry-level contract.
Balinskis is an undrafted free agent from Latvia who has spent the last three season in the Czech Extraliga. The 26-year-old blue liner had 11 goals and 24 assists (35 points) in 50 games with Liberec Bili Tygri HC in 2023. He represented Latvia in the 2022 Olympics, tallying three assists in four games.