Posts About "Aleksander Barkov"
2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?
January 17th, 2021 With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft approaching its' eighth-anniversary this offseason, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Jets, More
January 16th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may have temporarily solved their goaltending issues but there's certainly a question mark surrounding the direction they're being forced to go. The Florida Panthers have told star center Aleksander Barkov trade rumors aren't true. The Winnipeg Jets have canceled practice and are their...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blackhawks, Bruins, Oilers, Panthers, More
January 15th, 2021 In today's NHL rumors rundown, it sounds like Pierre-Luc Dubois would choose the Montreal Canadiens if he could pick his landing spot in any trade. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks have placed both Kirby Dach and Jonathan Toews on LTIR. Teams are calling the Florida Panthers about Aleksander Barkov. Why? There's also more news out of...
Jonathan Huberdeau is the Panthers' Best Player
December 21st, 2020 When being asked who the best player on the Florida Panthers is, many would quickly respond with Aleksander Barkov. With his quick hands, astounding vision and bewildering hockey IQ, who wouldn’t? However, if you take the time to do a deep-enough analysis and compare both their analytical and statistical values along...
Panthers Have Many Options to Replace Hoffman's Scoring
December 11th, 2020 The Florida Panthers have a number of key areas they are hoping to improve upon in the upcoming season. A bright spot from this past season was the offense, which they are hoping to maintain or even improve. Ranked seventh in goals league-wide, the offense helped the team remain competitive despite poor defensive play and a struggling...
Panthers’ 3 Best Contracts for the 2020-21 Season
November 28th, 2020 To succeed in the NHL team's must find a way to navigate the salary cap and properly manage player contracts. Signing young talent to long-term deals is a surefire way to find success. Additionally, signing veteran players to reasonable deals is another key to building a complete team. The ideal way to build a Stanley Cup contender...
Who is the All-Time Face of the Florida Panthers?
October 27th, 2020 The Florida Panthers are a very young franchise compared to the rest of the NHL. They joined the league in 1993 with the Disney-themed Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (they should go back to that name). Where we are now, as trades and signings have slowed down, it got me thinking about the all-time face of each franchise. Some teams have so...
Prospects News & Rumors: Lambert, Barkov, Rossi & More
October 24th, 2020 Today's prospect and rumors post has a Finnish focus to it. A top prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft scores his first goal in Finland's top league. A Calgary Flames former first-round pick is dominating in Finland after missing the entire 2019-20 season, Aleksander Barkov may be on his way to Finland as part of a loan move and the...
Panthers Best All-Time Starting Lineup Center: Aleksander Barkov
September 21st, 2020 Check out the rest of the Panthers' Best All-Time Starting Lineup series: Left Wing - Jonathan HuberdeauRight Wing - Pavel BureDefenseman - Jay Bouwmeester Defenseman - Robert SvehlaGoaltender - Roberto Luongo With just two teams left chasing Lord Stanley’s Cup, the season is coming to an end. For the Florida Panthers, it ended...
Panthers Have 3 Questions Heading Into Isles Series
June 30th, 2020 For the first time since 2016, the Florida Panthers will be in the playoffs. Technically, not in the traditional way, though, given how 2020 has played out, but the Panthers are among the 24 teams competing for the Stanley Cup and one of 16 teams playing in the qualifying round. Just like in 2016, their opponent is the New York...
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Will Win the Hart Trophy in 5 Years
May 27th, 2020 A Florida Panthers player has never won the Hart Trophy. That might change in five years, as Aleksander Barkov, their Finnish captain and top-line center, approaches his prime. Related: Top 10 NHL Lines The Hart Trophy race has been dominated by bona fide superstars through the years. Wayne Gretzky holds the record with nine MVP...
NHL Rumors: Barkov, Canadiens, Flyers, Canucks, More
April 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation about the Florida Panthers moving Aleksander Barkov, what the Montreal Canadiens will do with Tomas Tatar, and will the Philadelphia Flyers try to re-sign Justin Braun? Finally, what happened in Vancouver between the Canucks and Nikolay Goldobin? Could the Panthers Trade...
Projecting Finland's 2022 Olympic Roster
April 20th, 2020 United StatesCanadaSwedenRussiaCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters It remains to be seen if the NHL will allow its players to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. But if they do, Finland could have an especially impressive roster with loads of offensive...
