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Aleksander Barkov

Center · Florida Panthers

2013 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 2 (#2) — Florida Panthers

Age 306'3"214 lbsShoots LeftTampere, FIN

Current Season

GP

67

Goals

20

Assists

51

Points

71

+/-

+1

S%

13.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Jun 17vs EDM022+3020:27
Jun 14@ EDM0110019:31
Jun 12vs EDM0220423:17
Jun 9vs EDM000+1121:00
Jun 6@ EDM000-3330:30

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$10.00M

Total Value

$80.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

16-team no-trade list (years 7 & 8)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Aleksander Barkov's Decade of Dominance: 30 Minutes of Goals

A comprehensive highlight reel showcasing Aleksander Barkov's prolific goal-scoring from 2020 through 2026 demonstrates why the Panthers center remains one of the league's elite offensive weapons. The compilation captures the variety and consistency of Barkov's finishing ability across six seasons of elite production. For anyone questioning his impact on Florida's roster, this video tells the complete story.

Florida Panthers
News
Barkov Adds Another Big Prize To His Trophy Shelf

Aleksander Barkov keeps stacking hardware, and this latest international honor only adds to the argument that he is one of the league’s most complete players. For Florida, that kind of recognition is more than a nice line on a résumé, because captaincy means setting the standard every night. The Rat Trick is spotlighting another major award for a star who has already earned the respect of people who actually watch the hard shifts.

Florida Panthers
News
Barkov Adds Another Trophy to Finland’s Shelf

Sasha Barkov keeps stacking hardware, and this one comes from back home in Finland. The Panthers captain is being recognized by the Finland Hockey Association, which is a pretty tidy reminder that his reputation travels well beyond the NHL boardroom and the playoff grind. Awards like this usually say as much about respect as they do production, and Barkov has built a career on making the hard stuff look annoyingly simple.

Florida Panthers
Olympics
Barkov Pushes Finland Past Canada at Worlds

Aleksander Barkov heads a Finland win over Canada, and that alone tells you this one had plenty of name-brand weight. International hockey always has a way of turning familiar stars into national-level chess pieces. Canada usually expects to own these moments, so a result like this lands with a little extra sting.

Florida Panthers
News
Barkov and Lundell Get a Finland Celebration Worth the Wait

Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell are getting another championship-style celebration, and this one comes with a Finnish backdrop. The event underscores just how far a title can travel when the players at the center of it carry real weight in their home country. For Florida, it is another reminder that the afterglow of winning can follow a team far beyond the rink.

Florida Panthers
News
Barkov Caps Injury Season By Leading Finland To Gold

Aleksander Barkov spent the season on the shelf, but he still found a way to be the guy in the biggest game. The Panthers star helped lead Finland to World Championship gold, which is the kind of ending that changes the tone of an otherwise frustrating year. Around the league, teams notice when a leader comes back from injury and still looks like the same driver he was before the setback. For Florida, that is the encouraging part - the injury is part of the story, but it is not the whole story.

Florida Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Aleksander Barkov's stats this season?
Aleksander Barkov has 20 goals and 51 assists for 71 points in 67 games this season.
What team does Aleksander Barkov play for?
Aleksander Barkov is a forward for the Florida Panthers.
What is Aleksander Barkov's contract?
Aleksander Barkov has a cap hit of $10.00M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Aleksander Barkov drafted?
Aleksander Barkov was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers in Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall).
Where is Aleksander Barkov from?
Aleksander Barkov is 30 years old and was born in Tampere, FIN.