Aleksander Barkov, Finland and Florida Panthers

Barkov ‘can’t wait to get going’ as Finland’s captain for 4 Nations Face-Off
After becoming the first Finnish-born player to captain a Stanley Cup champion, Aleksander Barkov was named captain of Team Finland for the upcoming 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday.
Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov named captain for Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off team
The Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov last season became the first Finnish-born captain to lead a team to a Stanley Cup. So it was only natural that on Thursday he was named the captain for Team Finland in next month’s 4 Nations Face-Off,
Meet Aleksander Barkov, the Florida Panther hockey star with a hat-trick heart
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Barkov announced as Finland's 4 Nations captain
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will be donning the "C" for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, according to TSN's Chris Johnston. More to come.
Barkov, Hedman named captains for Finland, Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off
Aleksander Barkov and Victor Hedman were named captains for Team Finland and Team Sweden, respectively, on Thursday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Named Team Finland Captain
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was named captain of Finland's 4 Nations Face-Off team on Thursday.
‘It means the world to me’: Panthers’ Barkov named Finland’s Athlete of the Year
“It means the world to me, to be honest,” Barkov said. “It’s Athlete of the Year in Finland, the country where I was born, where I was raised and grew up watching national teams play and cheering for them. To get that honor, it’s huge for me. I’m really, really happy and really thankful to be able to get that award.”
Barkov to captain Finland at 4 Nations; other captains expected Thursday
Star centre Aleksander Barkov was the first captain named ahead of the 4 Nations Face-off Thursday. The Florida Panthers' star draws the 'C' with Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Niko Mikkola serving as alternates.
Aleksander Barkov becomes first hockey player to win Finland’s Athlete of the Year
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has made history as the first ice hockey player to be named Finland’s Athlete of the Year. The honour was announced at the Finnish Sports Gala in Helsinki on Thursday,
Barkov named Team Finland captain for 4 Nations Face-Off
Aleksander Barkov takes pride in wearing the 'C' as captain of the Florida Panthers. So, he appreciates the meaning of being able to also do it while representing his country. Barkov was named captain for Team Finland for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday.
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov to captain Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off
One of the best players in the game will be leading his team into the first “best-on-best” tournament in several years. On Thursday, Finland revealed that Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov will be the team captain at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Matthews gets U.S. nod
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San Jose Sharks
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'That's The Kind Of Guy Who Ends Up Being Barkov': Panthers Head Coach Says Macklin Celebrini's Leadership Will Become Sharks Identity
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