Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Will Not Return During The 2025-26 Season

Barkov is as established as they come in the NHL. Drafted second overall by the Panthers in 2013, Barkov is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion, a three-time Selke Trophy winner, a King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner, and a Lady Bing Trophy winner. In 804 games, Barkov has scored 286 goals and 782 points. The 6-foot-3 center has also posted career highs of 39 goals and 96 points in separate seasons.