Aleksander Barkov
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Aleksander Aleksandrovich "Sasha" Barkov is a Finnish and Russian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. Barkov was selected
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Barkov with the Florida Panthers in March 2015.
Barkov playing street hockey in Tampere in July 2016.
Barkov (left) with Vladimir Tarasenko during a game in March 2024. Barkov would go on to captain the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history later that season.
Frank J. Selke Trophy
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The Frank J. Selke Trophy, or simply the Selke Trophy, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. The winner is s
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…second overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. Barkov is regarded as an elite two-way centre and one of the best defensive forwards in hockey, winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2021, 2024, and 2025. Barkov is the son of former Russian ice hockey player Alexander Barkov Sr. and holds dual Finnish and Russian citizenship. He…
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Patrice Bergeron, record six-time winner
Jere Lehtinen, three-time winner
Pavel Datsyuk, three-time winner