Aleksander Aleksandrovich Barkov
Date of Birth: September 2, 1995
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
NHL Debut: 2013
Draft Information: Drafted by the Florida Panthers 2nd overall in the 1st round of the 2013 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Known for his two-way game, Aleksander Barkov is one of the NHL’s most complete centers. A strong, smart, and defensively responsible forward, Barkov excels in faceoffs, penalty killing, and playmaking. His puck control, offensive instincts, and calm presence under pressure make him a standout leader and one of the top two-way forwards in the league.
✔️ Some of Barkov's past sticks: CCM Ribcor Reckoner, CCM Trigger 6 Pro
✔️ Some of Barkov's past skates: CCM Ribcor 80K, CCM Ribcor 100K Pro
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Selke Trophy Winner: 2021
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 2 (2018, 2023)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Frank J. Selke Trophy (2020-2021) as the NHL’s Best Defensive Forward
- NHL Second All-Star Team (2021)
- Panthers’ Franchise Leader in Points and Assists (as of 2024)
- NHL All-Star Game Captain (2024)
🏆 Milestones:
- Scored his first NHL goal in his debut game on October 3, 2013, becoming the youngest player since 1967 to score in his NHL debut at 18 years, 31 days
- Became the youngest captain in Florida Panthers history in 2018
- Surpassed 600 career NHL points during the 2022-2023 season
