Aleksander Barkov
Finnish ice hockey player (born 1995)
Born
Sep 02, 1995 (30)
Birth Place
Tampere
Nationality
Finland
Position
winger
Current Team
Florida Panthers
Height
191 cm
Weight
212 kg
About
Aleksander Aleksandrovich "Sasha" Barkov is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Barkov was selected by the Panthers in the first round, second overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. 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.
Career
2013 – Present
Florida Panthers
Present – 2013
Tappara