On Sept. 17, 2018, the Florida Panthers have announced that forward Aleksander Barkov will be the team’s 10th captain in franchise history.
Drafted 2nd overall back in 2013, Barkov has featured in 331 NHL games, recording 100G, 149A, and 249 points. The Finnish native has come along way since his rookie season, turning into one of the best two-way forwards.
In addition to his outstanding two-way play, Barkov placed fourth in voting for the 2017-18 Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL forward who best demonstrates the most skill in the defensive side of the game.