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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Panthers won Stanley Cup, but Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov just etched even more prestigious NHL honors
Panthers' Bennett and Barkov add Conn Smythe, Selke, and King Clancy honors (Image via: Getty Images) The Florida Panthers may have lifted the Stanley Cup for the second straight year, but the spotlight didn't stop there. While the Cup toured across South Florida and beyond, Panthers standouts Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov quietly added their names to more legendary NHL trophies this summer, cementing their places in hockey history. Sam Bennett wins Conn Smythe , Aleksander Barkov adds Selke and King Clancy to his legacy After a dominant playoff run, Sam Bennett was honored with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Florida center scored 15 postseason goals—more than anyone else—and delivered when it mattered most, notching eight goals in the Panthers' final six road games. Shortly after earning the Conn Smythe, Bennett signed a massive eight-year, $64 million contract extension to stay with Florida. It was a move that showed the team's commitment to keeping its championship core intact and keeping Bennett's momentum rolling. Aleksander Barkov earns Selke and King Clancy for excellence At the same time, Aleksander Barkov added two more major honors to his already impressive resume. The Panthers captain was awarded his third Selke Trophy, given to the NHL's top defensive forward. Known for his calm presence, elite puck control, and all-around play, Barkov remains one of the most respected two-way players in the league. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Se hai un obiettivo, ora scegli la strategia da abbinare eToro Learn More Undo But it was Barkov's impact off the ice that earned him the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award celebrates leadership and community work—both of which Barkov has shown in abundance. Since the 2019–20 season, he's pledged $1,600 for every goal and $800 for every assist to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. To date, he has donated more than $400,000. Barkov and Bennett recognized as true champs beyond Stanley Cup win When he found out about the King Clancy honor, it was the children from the hospital who delivered the news, a fitting tribute to a player who's made such a difference in their lives. Also Read: Sidney Crosby trade rumors intensify as Canadiens and Avalanche emerge as top contenders This summer wasn't just about lifting the Stanley Cup. For Bennett and Barkov, it was about being recognized as leaders, playmakers, and people who define what a winning culture looks like—on and off the ice. FAQs Q1: What trophies did Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov win after the Stanley Cup victory? Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Aleksander Barkov earned his third Selke Trophy for best defensive forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and humanitarian efforts. Q2: Why did Aleksander Barkov receive the King Clancy Trophy? Barkov was recognized for his exceptional leadership and charitable work, particularly his donations to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Since 2019, he has pledged money for every goal and assist, contributing over $400,000 to the hospital. Q3: How many goals did Sam Bennett score in the 2024 NHL Playoffs? Sam Bennett led all players in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 15 goals, including scoring in Florida's final six road games, a key factor in earning the Conn Smythe Trophy. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sasha Barkov explains why Panthers leadership wanted first-time winners to hoist Stanley Cup before anyone else
It's been a fun week celebrating the Florida Panthers and their second straight Stanley Cup championship. There has been plenty of attention, and rightly so, cast upon what a tight and cohesive unit the team has grown into. Advertisement One big example of that came in the moments immediately after Florida won the Stanley Cup last week. When Panthers Captain Sasha Barkov was handed the Stanley Cup from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Barkov did something that isn't the norm. Usually, the captain takes the cup for a spin around the ice before, one by one, his teammates do the same. This time, Barkov carried the Cup to where all his fellow Panthers were standing, and the raised it only after he was surrounded by all of them. It was an incredibly cool moment to see play out in real time. Afterwards, when Barkov began the Cup raising process by handing the historic trophy off to the next player, he started by giving Lord Stanley not to the highest goal scorer or star goaltender, but to the players on the team who were first time champions. Advertisement First was defenseman Nate Schmidt, followed by Seth Jones, Tomas Nosek, Vitek Vanecek, A.J. Greer, Jesper Boqvist, Mackie Samoskevich, Uvis Balinskis, Jaycob Megna and Evan Cormier. It was something that Barkov and several of the team's leaders came up with as a way to honor those players for the sacrifices they made toward an unknown. "It wasn't just me, we — Chucky, Reinho, Ekky, all these guys — were talking about it,' Barkov explained. 'I think it was a great point that the guys who haven't won yet, they get to get it first. I think it was great and it tells a lot about our team, like what Paul (Maurice) did to Nosek's line at the end (of Game 6). When they came in down two to nothing (in the series) to Toronto, they really changed the way we played. The identity that they brought, and the way we started being physical again and playing the right way, they really changed that. They really deserve it, and it tells a lot about people like Paul and everyone in this team and organization with how we treat each other." Barkov is referring to a video that has since gone viral showing Maurice on the Panthers bench during the final minutes of Game 6. Advertisement As Florida was about to win their second straight Stanley Cup, Maurice told his fourth line players that he wanted them to be on the ice when the final buzzer sounds. He wanted them to be the first to throw their gloves and helmets in the air. It's those moments that will last a lifetime to the players involved. That's why Barkov and Florida's leadership did what they did, and it's why the Panthers are who they are. "It's an unreal feeling to lift that Cup,' Barkov said. 'You know how much work you put in. There's 31 other teams in the league that are trying to do the same thing, and only one team wins it every year.' Advertisement LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Panthers Struck Gold Signing Veteran Defenseman Panthers celebrate second straight Stanley Cup victory with sun-soaked parade along Fort Lauderdale Beach One year away from being a 37-year-old free agent, Sergei Bobrovsky playing best hockey of his career Several Potential Suitors Named For Panthers' Brad Marchand Brad Marchand Has Big Message For Panthers GM Bill Zito Photo caption: Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
National Post
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Panthers' massive bar tab revealed after wild Stanley Cup party at Miami nightclub
Article content 'He was going to pay before he realized it was a $500Gs comp,' Tkachuk said on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast. 'We're treated pretty well there. They do a good job, they're classy.' Article content Ex-NHLer and current analyst Paul Bissonnette added on the podcast that there was a lot of 'pent-up partying that was on display between E11EVEN, the parade, dunking in the ocean … It was an all spectacle that definitely rivals that 2019 Washington team.' Article content 'Seeing Marchand holding the Cup crowd surfing at E11EVEN was out of control,' former NHLer Ryan Whitney added on the podcast. Article content BRAD MARCHAND CROWD SURFING WITH THE STANLEY CUP TO PINK PONY CLUB HOLY — tori ☻ (@tarpscff) June 20, 2025 Article content Article content In a clip that went viral last week, Marchand was seen hoisting Lord Stanley's mug while being lifted up by partygoers as Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club played. The song had been a rallying cry for the Oilers during their playoff run before their fall to the Panthers. Article content The party hasn't stopped since Florida won the Cup last Tuesday. Members of the team and the Cup itself have been spotted at several bars around South Florida, including multiple stops at the popular Elbo Room. Article content Barkov also got his neighbours in on the celebrations after knocking on their door at 5 a.m. with teammates and the Cup in hand last Wednesday morning. Article content
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov wakes up neighbors at 5 a.m. with raucous Stanley Cup celebration
Aleksander Barkov gave his Florida neighbors a surprise wake-up call after winning the Stanley Cup. The Panthers' captain showed Lord Stanley's Cup to his neighbors around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, as Ring camera footage from Barkov's housing development captured him going house to house to show off his team's prized possession. Advertisement The footage posted to social media showed Barkov alongside several teammates walking up to a neighbor with the Cup on hand. 'I have the ring camera of Barkov knocking on my door,' neighbor Roger Rojas — @Rogerrojas_ — posted to X. Panthers general manager Bill Zito said on the 'Pat McAfee Show' that Barkov had returned home momentarily from their rendezvous before continuing their big night on the town winning their second straight title, both against the Oilers. 'Apparently, he went home at like five in the morning to change and clean up before they kept going,' Zito said on the show Wednesday. 'And walked around his neighborhood and banged on everyone's front door. 'Hey, you want coffee with the Cup?'' Florida Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup by waking up neighbors to show it off. X, @Rogerrojas_ The Cup isn't just for having a bit of champagne or a drink, but each player and coach gets a day with it before the start of the next season. Advertisement And the Panthers already dented the hardware in their raucous celebrations. Barkov knocks on a neighbor's door. X, @Rogerrojas_ The back-to-back Stanley Cup winners smashed the Oilers by the end of the series, including a 5-1 win in the decisive Game 6. While Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy for postseason MVP, Barkov may have spurred the turnaround that helped the Panthers win it all. The Florida Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup. AP Barkov ended the series on an impressive streak, tallying five assists in the last three games. Florida will again be formidable next season, as Barkov returns alongside goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and forwards Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk as their core remains intact.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov played through nasty hand injury in Finals
The post Panthers' Aleksander Barkov played through nasty hand injury in Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Florida Panthers put the finishing touches on their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory, becoming the fourth team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions since the Detroit Red Wings (1997, 1998), Pittsburgh Penguins (2016, 2017), and Tampa Bay Lightning (2020, 20201). Advertisement While the lack of points from team captain Aleksander Barkov may have concerned some fans, a perfectly valid explanation has since been offered by head coach Paul Maurice: Barkov was playing through a grotesque hand injury. In the aftermath of winning the Stanley Cup, Maurice gave details on the injury suffered by Barkov and explained that the stitches he had were twice torn out and that he needed to close the cut with glue. 'In Game 1, Sasha split the palm of his hand open,' Maurice said via Yahoo Sports. 'He had those sutures torn out twice 'til he just glued it together.' Barkov scored six goals with 16 assists during the postseason, but wasn't able to find the scoresheet in the opening three games of the Cup Final. Advertisement In the end, he got the last laugh along with his teammates. While the cut on his hand may have been extremely painful, he certainly didn't feel any discomfort raising the Stanley Cup over his head after receiving it from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman for the second consecutive season. The Panthers had multiple injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs Sergei Belski-Imagn Images Barkov was not the only notable Panthers player who was trudging through injuries. Matthew Tkachuk disclosed that he was playing not only through a sports hernia but a torn adductor muscle. Additionally, Sam Reinhart had just returned from a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Advertisement All of them played significant factors in Florida's second consecutive championship, which Tkachuk dedicated to the team medical and training staff. 'I wouldn't be here without the trainers and the doctors and those people, and that's what makes this Cup more special for me is how hard it was just to be out there and to get to the point of playing,' Tkachuk said. 'I owe — this Cup is because of them for me. I'm so lucky.' Professional athletes may receive the most recognition, but they deeply appreciate the extensive work their training staff does behind the scenes. Related: Conn Smythe voting reveals Sam Bennett's close win over Panthers teammate Related: Panthers' Sam Bennett takes dig at NHL Scouting Combine critics after winning Conn Smythe
