Florida Panthers Stick by Captain Aleksander Barkov Discarding Sidney Crosby Rumors

Florida Panthers Stick by Captain Aleksander Barkov Discarding Sidney Crosby Rumors

The Florida Panthers entered the 2025-26 season confronting a daunting challenge before even stepping onto the ice. Captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a severe knee injury during practice on September 25, requiring surgery on his ACL and MCL. The recovery timeline, estimated at seven to nine months, effectively ends his season. Or does it? Despite Barkov’s long absence, the team has taken quite a surprising stance. The Panthers could have immedi…