Rihards Balinskis
Rihards Balinskis is a 28-year-old Latvian ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. In his second season with the team, he was a key player during their successful run to win the Stanley Cup last season, marking a historic achievement for the franchise. Despite being named to the playoff roster, Balinskis had not yet made an appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs until now, as he may get his chance following a teammate's suspension. This season, he achieved career highs in points and games played, showcasing his growth as a player in the highly competitive NHL.
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Rihards Balinskis is a Latvian hockey player who has signed a new contract with the Panthers for two more years.
Panthers pagarina līgumu ar Balinski uz vēl diviem gadiem / Diena
Latvia· 2026-01-16Rihards Balinskis was part of the Panthers team that won the Stanley Cup last season but has not participated in playoff games.
Girgensons un Balinskis debitē Stenlija kausa izcīņā, Lightning tiekoties ar čempioni Panthers / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-22
