SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations Dale Tallon announced today that forwards Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau have been cleared to play in the Panthers 7:30 PM game against the Anaheim Ducks tonight.
«Sasha and Jonathan were cleared for contact earlier this week. As of today they have been cleared to return to our lineup and are ready to play,» said Tallon. «They are two of our young cornerstone players and have been adamant about getting back to game action. It’s exciting to have our team returning to full health as we continue our push to the playoffs.»
«I’ve seen how hard both Sasha and Jonathan have worked to recover from their injuries and I know they can’t wait to get back to competing alongside their teammates,» said Interim Head Coach/General Manager Tom Rowe. «Our medical staff deserves a ton of credit for the work they’ve done in helping two franchise players through their recovery process. Our organization and our locker room are thrilled to welcome them back to the lineup.»
El presidente de Operaciones de Hockey de los Florida Panthers, Dale Tallon anuncio hoy el alta medica de los delanteros Aleksander Barkov y Jonathan Huberdeau y disponibles para el partido de esta noche frente a los Anaheim Ducks.
Sasha y Jonathan habian sido habilitados esta semana para practicar en contacto con sus compañeros. a la fecha estan autorizados para regresar a competencia, dijo el tecnico interino y general manager Tom Rowe. la organización y el vestuario estan felices de dar la bienvenida al equipo y a la formacion titular a estos dos jugadores claves dentro de la rganizacion.
Barkov, 21, has recorded 27 points (9-18-27) in 36 games with the Panthers. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound native of Tampere, Finland led the Panthers in scoring for the months of November and December, recording nine points (0-9-9) and 13 points (7-6-13), respectively. Barkov has missed the last 15 games due to injury.
Barkov was originally selected by the Panthers in the first round (second overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft.
Barkov de 21 años, tiene 27 puntos 9-18 en 36 partidos esta temporada. el Finlandes de 6-3 de estatura y 213 libras de peso, lidero al equipo en los meses de noviembre y diciembre con 9 y 13 puntos respectivamente y se ha perdido los utimos 15 partidos de los Florida Panthers.
Huberdeau, 23, is expected to make his 2016-17 season debut tonight. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound native of Saint-Jerome, Quebec has missed 51 games this season due to injury. Huberdeau recorded 59 points (20-39-59) in 76 games with the Panthers during the 2015-16 season, registering career-highs in goals and points, while tying his career-high in assists.
Huberdeau was originally selected by the Panthers in the first round (third overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
Huberdeau de 23 años, haria su debut en la temporada oficial 2016-17 esta noche. el canadiense de 6-1 de estatura y 188 libras, se ha perdido los 51 partidos de la temporada debido a una lesion sufrida en el ultimo partido de pretemporada. Huberdeau aporto 59 puntos, 20 goles y 39 asistencias durante la temporada 2015-16, lo mas alto de su carrera.