How a ‘TOO QUIET’ European Mastered the NHL
Discover how Finland’s Aleksander Barkov became one of hockey’s most underrated superstars despite flying under the radar. This video breaks down how the Florida Panthers captain transformed from a #2 overall draft pick into a Selke Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion through his exceptional two-way play. Learn why NHL coaches and players consider Barkov among the league’s elite centers despite his media-shy personality and humble demeanor. See rare footage of Barkov’s defensive genius, playmaking vision, and clutch performances that have earned him comparisons to Pavel Datsyuk. The ultimate analysis of how a soft-spoken European developed into a complete NHL center and franchise cornerstone. #AleksanderBarkov #FloridaPanthers #NHLStars #SelkeTrophy #FinnishHockey
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Our beating heart.
The best player in the world
True leaders don't need to speak, they influence through performance.
I used to skate(board) with his older brother. Nice dudes!
Right now you can't put him in the top10 centers alltime, maybe when his career is over but it's gonna be super hard because even right now there are 5 active centers who are better then Barkov, maybe even 6, then you add wayne, mario, messier, yzerman forsberg, datsyuk, fedorov…
Two in a row!
It is Tampere, not Tampiri!!!!!!!!! 😮
Well….
It’s gonna be Oilers vs. Panthers.
Silent Power. Barkov is Captain for a reason.
Go CATS!!!!!
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I hope you can at least blame ai for the godawful pronunciations in this video. Good lord, this is hard to watch.
Great video, but that's not Bjugstad haha 5:00. Also Bob "Bowner" hahaha
Just like the Iceman of formula one Kimi Raikkonen. Dude hated interviews and excessive celebration after wins.
Bruins fan here. Love watching Sasha! Maurice has this team playing the way hockey should be played. No trap game, relentless forecheck, attack, protect Bob at all costs. Go RED!!
Barky is one of the best players in the game. He is definitely top 3 and flys under the radar the whole time.
future hall of famer
I don’t know enough about hockey to name top 10 of all times, except repeat what others say. But I watched most of the Panthers playoff games this year and Sasha has clearly been the best all-around player on ice. Most importantly, clutch when it mattered, which is what truly sets great players apart from everyone else.
Nice Ai
"Compared to europeans.."
Salty canadian plug. 😀
What a superior league the NHL would be if it used the larger European ice.
When a reporter asked Barkov why he went to the Florida Panthers, a team that has never been successful.. Barkov replied: Don't worry, the wins will come,,.. !!?? WTF Dudeh..
Its easy to follow, to make something when someone has already done it.
So please dont ask follow you, cos you are not inventing anything new.
Just following something which is not in your level.
Thank you.
if you really want to know how good this guy is, listen to what Matthew Tkachuk says about him he should know.
Pretty sure this is AI generated. Too many random tangents and segments that just don't make sense.
Great analysis guys! Barkov is simply, a joy to watch….
He wasn’t overlooked for the best defensive forward. He played when Bergeron was playing.
def top-10 material, he took the cats from no fans to a full arena!
We all love Sasha. Congrats to Florida organization to trust a silent Finn, our culture maybe different than yours, but ice hockey is taken seriously here. I almost feel sorry on behalf of McDavid … what can you do Florida plays same speed, quality, talent from lines 1 to 4, it is evil team … but winning concept
Yes. Our "Sassa" is the finest Finnis folklore of all time with two Stanleys cup.
TOP1
He is Russian but from Finland
Yes
Hes like hockeys version of that japanese baseball player
By the end of his career he will be top 5 all time. Not many players can be double triple covered and continue to hold the puck waiting for his line mates to come in the play. He's 100% the top all around elite player.
Hands down my favorite player in the game. I loved Borje Salming and I never thought I would love and respect another player the same way until AB. Would love to shake his hand.
He’s like EF HUTTON when he talks
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Finnish hockey upbringing, but Russian family and culturally between Finnish and Russian cultures, ethnically Russian, Finnish citizen.
Connor McDavid is universally considered to be the best player in the world right now. Barkov held him to one goal in six games. Oh, and he won his second Stanley Cup in two years. So who's the best player in the world?
Yes!
Great video of NHL's best center right now. Thank you.
Best all around player in NHL and most important Panthers player besides Bobby.
Cool, Finish player!!!!!
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I've watched ice hockey for more than 30 years and I've never seen such a complete player like Barkov. My answer is "Yes".
There’s not a louder statement than saying nothing and letting the results speak for themselves. Barkov understands that completely. He’s headed for the hall of fame. As a bruins fan, I just don’t want to him to pass up Bergy in Selke wins lol.
There’s not a louder statement than saying nothing and letting the results speak for themselves. Barkov understands that completely. He’s headed for the hall of fame. As a bruins fan, I just don’t want to him to pass up Bergy in Selke wins lol.