Aleksander Barkov

Aleksander Barkov is a Finnish centre and captain of the Florida Panthers, and the first Finland-born captain to win the Stanley Cup. Barkov has won three Selke Trophies and lifted the Cup in 2024 and 2025. Barkov tore knee ligaments at training camp in September 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, returning in May to lead Finland to the world title.

Position	Centre
Team	Florida Panthers, captain since 2018
Born	2 September 1995, Tampere, Finland
Drafted	2nd overall, 2013, by Florida
Contract	$10M AAV through 2029-30
NHL career	804 GP, 286 G, 782 P
Honours	2 Stanley Cups · Selke 2021, 2024, 2025 · Lady Byng 2019

Brad Marchand called out by fans after playoffs remark

Fans are not holding back!

Paul Maurice’s response to Aleksander Barkov question

There is only one Paul Maurice!

Matthew Tkachuk’s postgame comments worry fans

He did not mince his words!

Paul Maurice offers detailed update on Eetu Luostarinen’s injury

The Panthers have an impressive injury list.

Aleksander Barkov shares important lesson from Jaromir Jagr

This is awesome!

Aleksander Barkov knocked on neighbor’s house at 5 A.M.

Legendary stuff!

Aleksander Barkov’s 1:35 a.m. Stanley Cup celebration

Legendary stuff!

Aleksander Barkov’s Selke Trophy voting has fans furious

Hard words!

Aleksander Barkov takes a hit from Brandon Hagel

Aleksander Barkov leaves games injured, Florida is fuming

Everyone's hoping this one wasn't serious

Aleksander Barkov’s wholesome move with the Stanley Cup

It was a long time coming, but the Florida Panthers and Aleksander Barkov have finally won the Stanley Cup. They lost the final against the Vegas Golden Knights last year, but after taking a 3-0 ...