Aleksander Barkov On The Hockey News Magazine Cover

     Florida Panthers captain and center Aleksander Barkov appears on The Hockey News annual magazine cover. He is sharing the front cover with a player from the other 31 National Hockey League clubs. 

     Barkov will be playing in his 12th season with the Florida Panthers. He contributed to the team winning their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history during the 2023-24 campaign. The Panthers have captured the past two Eastern Conference championships.