Aleksander Barkov Contract & Salary

Last Modified May 11, 2025 17:36 GMT
Aleksander Barkov Contract & Salary
Aleksander Barkov during NHL: MAY 05 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round Panthers at Maple Leafs

Aleksander Barkov is a Finnish ice hockey player and captain of the Florida Panthers. At 16 years and 29 days old, he debuted in Finland's Liiga with Tappara. He became the youngest player to represent Finland at the World Junior Championship at 16 years and 4 months.

The Florida Panthers selected him second overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. He scored a goal in his NHL debut at 18 years and 31 days, the youngest to do so since 1943. His breakout season was 2015–16, when he helped Florida win the Atlantic Division and signed a six-year contract. Barkov was named Panthers captain in 2018 and won the Lady Byng Trophy in 2019. In 2021–22, he became the Panthers’ all-time leading goal scorer with 200 goals, surpassing Olli Jokinen.

Aleksander Barkov Contract

Aleksander Barkov is signed with the Florida Panthers from 2022 to 2029. The contract is an eight-year extension worth $80,000,000 total. The entire $80,000,000 is guaranteed. His average annual salary is $10,000,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2030, as per Spotrac.

Aleksander Barkov’s Contract Breakdown

For the 2025-26 season, Aleksander Barkov's contract breakdown includes a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $10,600,000, resulting in a total cap hit of $10,000,000. There is no dead cap for this year, and his yearly cash earnings amount to $12,000,000.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2022-2327$10,000,000$12,000,000$12,000,000
2023-2428$10,000,000$12,000,000$24,000,000
2024-2529$10,000,000$12,000,000$36,000,000
2025-2630$10,000,000$11,600,000$47,600,000
2026-2731$10,000,000$10,000,000$57,600,000
2027-2832$10,000,000$8,000,000$65,600,000
2028-2933$10,000,000$7,200,000$72,800,000
2029-3034$10,000,000$7,200,000$80,000,000
2030-3135UFA

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Aleksander Barkov Salary: How much is Aleksander Barkov getting paid?

In the 2025–26 season, Barkov will earn a $1,000,000 base salary and a $10,600,000 signing bonus. His cap hit each season is $10,000,000, as per Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2025-26$1,000,000$1,000,000$10,000,000 -$12,000,000

How much does Aleksander Barkov make in a minute?

Aleksander Barkov earns approximately $19.23 per minute based on his average annual salary of $10,000,000.

Aleksander Barkov’s Career Earnings

Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers - Game Four
Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers - Game Four

Aleksander Barkov has amassed career earnings totaling $74,387,500 as of 2025 (via Spotrac):

YearCash Cumulative
2013$925,000
2014$2,062,500
2015$2,987,500
2016$7,487,500
2017$12,737,500
2018$18,987,500
2019$25,887,500
2020$30,637,500
2021$38,387,500
2022$50,387,500
2023$62,387,500
2024$74,387,500
Total$74,387,500

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What are the terms of Aleksander Barkov’s Contract?

Aleksander Barkov’s eight-year contract runs from 2022 to 2029. It includes a full no-trade clause until 2027, followed by a 16-team trade list until 2029, as per Spotrac.

How much of Aleksander Barkov’s Contract is guaranteed?

All $80,000,000 of Aleksander Barkov's contract with the Florida Panthers is guaranteed, as per Spotrac.

Aleksander Barkov's Contract History

Aleksander Barkov's contract with the Florida Panthers is an 8-year deal worth $80,000,000, with $80,000,000 guaranteed, an average annual salary of $10,000,000, and a cap hit of $10,000,000.

He initially signed a 3-year rookie contract worth $10,725,000 with the team from 2013 to 2015, followed by a six-year extension valued at $35,400,000 from 2015 to 2021.

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FAQs on Aleksander Barkov

A. Aleksander Barkov weighs 212 pounds (96 kg).

A. Aleksander Barkov has played for the Tappara and the Florida Panthers.

A. Aleksander Barkov is the captain of the Florida Panthers.

A. Aleksander Barkov was born on September 2, 1995. 

A. Aleksander Barkov plays as a center.

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