Aleksander Barkov injury could force Panthers to make big move

The Florida Panthers could be forced to make a big move this season amid the loss of the club's best player.

The loss of Aleksander Barkov could mean the Panthers might make a huge move sooner rather than later. | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesThe Florida Panthers' loss of captain Aleksander Barkov to a catastrophic knee injury has sent the NHL into a frenzy.

The biggest piece of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champs is now off the board. It’s like losing your queen early in a chess match. Now, Panthers coach Paul Maurice will make do with his still deep lineup to compensate for the loss of the NHL’s best two-way forward.

But that make-shift arrangement may not last for long. Florida GM Bill Zito…