Aleksander Barkov is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who serves as the captain of the Florida Panthers. Notably, in the 2013 NHL Draft, the Panthers selected Barkov with the second overall pick. He wasted no time making his mark in the NHL, scoring a goal on his debut at just 18 years and 31 days old, becoming the youngest player to do so since 1943. However, Barkov's breakout season came in 2015-16 when he signed a six-year contract with the Panthers and helped lead the team to an Atlantic Division title.
Named captain of the Panthers in 2018, Barkov continued to excel on the ice, earning accolades such as the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. In the 2021-22 season, Barkov solidified his place in Panthers history by surpassing Olli Jokinen as the team's all-time leading goal scorer. Barkov has won two Frank J. Selke trophies in 2021 and 2024 as the best defensive forward. In 2024, he won his first Stanley Cup championship for the Florida Panthers as a team captain.
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Aleksander Barkov’s Contract Breakdown
Below is Barkov's contract breakdown as per Spotrac:
Contract Year(s) | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Free Agent Status | Number of Contracts |
| 2014-2017 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 years / $10,725,000 | $3,575,000 | $277,500 | $10,725,000 | 2018 / RFA | 1 |
| 2018-2019 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 years / $7,300,000 | $3,650,000 | N/A | $7,300,000 | 2020 / RFA | 2 |
| 2020-2020 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 year / $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 | N/A | $5,200,000 | 2021 / RFA | $3 |
| 2021-2023 | Florida Panthers | 3 years / $19,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $19,500,000 | 2024 / UFA | $4 |
| 2024-2031 (Current) | Florida Panthers | 8 years / $69,000,000 | $8,625,000 | $61,000,000 | $69,000,000 | 2032 / UFA | $5 |
Aleksander Barkov's Salary
Aleksander Barkov's salary varies based on his contract with the Florida Panthers. As of the 2024-25 NHL season, his contract breakdown includes a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $11,000,000, totaling a cap hit of $10,000,000 for that season as per Spotrac.
Aleksander Barkov’s Career Earnings
Aleksander Barkov has earned $74.387 million over his career as of January 2025. Forecasted earnings from 2025 to 2029 amount to an additional $44 million. By the end of his career, Aleksander is projected to collect total earnings of $118.387 million, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Aleksander Barkov’s Contract?
Aleksander Barkov's contract with the Florida Panthers is an eight-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. Additionally, he has no movement clause in his contract till the 2027-28 season and a 16-team no-trade clause from the 2028-2029 season till the 2029-30, 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, according to Spotrac.
Aleksander Barkov's Contract History
Aleksander Barkov initially signed a three-year rookie contract worth $10,725,000 with the Florida Panthers in 2013, followed by a six-year contract extension in 2015, valued at $35,400,000. Barkov is under an eight-year extension contract signed in 2021, totaling $80,000,000, with all of it guaranteed. This extension runs from 2022 to 2029 and includes a full no-trade clause until 2027, followed by a 16-team trade list until 2029 as per Spotrac.
Contract Year(s) | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status | Cap Hit | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2013-2016 | Florida Panthers | 3 years / $10,725,000 | $3,575,000 | $277,500 | 2016 / RFA | - | - | - |
| 2016-2021 | Florida Panthers | 6 years / $35,400,000 | $5,900,000 | N/A | 2022 / UFA | - | - | - |
| 2022-2030 | Florida Panthers | 8 years / $80,000,000 | $10,000,000 | N/A | 2030 / UFA | $10,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
FAQs on Aleksander Barkov Contract
A. Aleksander Barkov is serving as the captain of the Florida panthers since 2018.
A. Aleksander has been with the Panthers for 12 seasons as of 2024
A. Aleksander Barkov won first-ever Stanley Cup for the Florida Panthers as captain.
