Pekka Virta emphasizes that Alexander Barkov is not replaced. The expert also raised a surprising example of Wayne Gretzy.
Alexander Barkov is a double Stanley Cup winner. Aop
– A huge thing, Iltalehti’s hockey expert Pekka Virta says.
Power refers to its statement NHL star Alexander Barkovinjured in the Florida Panthers on Thursday’s practice. Sportsnet reported on Friday night that a Finnish striker was on knee surgery.
The whole season may be over before the NHL even fell to the ice in the NHL. This would also mean that Barkov would not be able to participate in the February Olympics.
– It is useless to belittle anyone. The situation is the same as Miro Heiskanen in an injury [ennen 4 Nationsia]. When it comes to perhaps the best player in the world, such an individual is not replaced, Virta says, and continues:
– It is now up to everyone else to show their professional skills, both coaches and players. Such are the sport. Doesn’t help cry.
Finnish star defender Heiskanen was injured just before 4 Nations and did not enter the tournament.
Without Gretzky
Pekka Virta is Iltalehti’s hockey expert. Jenni Gästgivar
Barkov was injured in the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The superstar crashed in a duel situation and only got off the ice supported.
Florida’s head coach Paul Maurice Said on Friday that Barkov’s right knee required surgery. The superstar has led the Panthers to two consecutive Stanley Cups and played on his C -breast in February in the 4 Nations Tournament of the National Teams.
So a long absence feels in both Florida and the Lions locker room.
– Withdrawing anything from anyone, Barkov has been the embodiment of the entire Florida trip. Florida has become a successful organization. Barkov is a big player that all culminates in. The loss is huge, Virta says.
Barkov made 20+51 = 71 in the 67 regular season matches last season. In the playoffs in 23 matches, there were 6+16 surfaces.
– The moment goes by that Florida is recovering from this shock. It would be different if we knew now that he would come back in the middle of the season.
– Florida still has the prerequisites to succeed. They have the ability to win. Edmonton Oilers showed that without Wayne Gretzky Can win the Stanley Cup, Power digs into history.
Barkov is one of the best players in the world. Mika Kylmäniemi/AOP
Dawning does not improve Barkov’s knee. Virta says that after recovering from the initial spooky, both the Lions and the Panthers have to start thinking about solutions.
– This gives a player more role. All you have to do is rely on coaching. At its best, Barkov supports Florida, the lions and the players who try to take the top role without him. Those who give up are in the wrong place.
The NHL season begins on October 7. The Olympics will be played in February.