Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve due to an injury to his left leg.
Bakersfield, CA, October 3, 2026 — The Florida Panthers have placed their captain, center Aleksander Barkov, on the long-term injured reserve (LTIR) list. The team announced the move due to an injury sustained by the player to his left leg.
The designation of an injury to long-term injured reserve means that Barkov is expected to miss at least 10 games and 47 days of the NHL season, according to league rules. This move allows the team to temporarily exceed the salary cap by the amount of Barkov’s contract while he is on LTIR.
Barkov, a key offensive player for the Panthers, has been a consistent presence in the team’s lineup and a significant contributor to their performance. Specific details regarding the nature of the injury and the expected timeline for his return beyond the LTIR minimum were not immediately provided.
The Florida Panthers organization has not released further information regarding the specifics of Barkov’s injury or when it occurred. The team will continue its season with Barkov sidelined, relying on other players to fill his role on the ice.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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