Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve with a left leg injury, ruling him out for at least the next 10 games.
Amarillo, TX, October 3, 2026 —
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) due to a left leg injury. The designation means Barkov will be sidelined for a minimum of the team’s next 10 games.
The specific details regarding the nature of Barkov’s left leg injury were not immediately disclosed. His placement on LTIR is a procedural move that allows teams to exceed the salary cap by the injured player’s contract value while they are on the list. For Barkov to be eligible to return, he must remain on LTIR for a minimum of 10 games and 24 days.
Barkov, a key player for the Panthers, has been a consistent contributor since being drafted by the team in 2013. His absence is expected to impact the team’s lineup and performance during the period he is sidelined. The team has not yet provided a timeline for his potential return beyond the mandatory 10-game minimum. Further updates on his condition are anticipated as his recovery progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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