Aleksander Barkov Captaincy
Captain of the Florida Panthers, two-time Stanley Cup champion, and winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy.
Aleksander Aleksandrovich "Sasha" Barkov (born 2 September 1995) is a Finnish and Russian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Quick Facts
- Role
- Team Captain
- Affiliation
- Florida Panthers (NHL)
- Status
- Active Captain
Lore & Background
Barkov was named the tenth captain in Panthers franchise history in 2018. He succeeded Derek MacKenzie as captain.
Reader's Guide
Barkov is regarded as an elite two-way centre and one of the best defensive forwards in hockey, winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2021, 2024, and 2025. He captained the Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025, becoming the first Finnish-born captain to win the Cup, and the first European to captain multiple Stanley Cup winning teams.
Did You Know?
- Barkov surpassed Pavel Bure's franchise record for most points in a single season with 96 points in 2018–19.
- He is the first player in franchise history to register six consecutive 50-point and 20-goal seasons.
- Barkov became the first Panther in franchise history to score 200 goals for the team.
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