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Aleksander Barkov's Father Reveals How Serious His Illness Has Been

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Jon
December 7, 2022  (1:48 PM)
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Aleksander Barkov has missed ~two weeks to an undisclosed illness, one that has only been described as non-COVID related.

The pivot's absence has generated the curiosity and concern of the Panthers' fanbase, as mum's been the word so far. Barkov's father - Aleksander Barkov Sr. - spoke with Finnish outlet Ilta-Sanomat to discuss his son's condition. According to the elder Finn, Florida's captain is suffering from a bad case of pneumonia. He states his son's fever has reached heights north of 39.5°C (103°F) and that the case's severity cannot be understated.

The situation appears to be headed to a conclusion, however, as Barkov Sr. believes his son's return is imminent.

Translated from Finnish, Barkov Sr. said, "Barkov's condition has improved and, according to his father, he has already been able to get on the ice to train. 'He will probably play on Thursday,' Barkov senior revealed."

The Cats host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Despite the belief that Barkov will return on Thursday, his dad still says he feels heavy and nowhere close to 100%. But with these sorts of illnesses, working your body back is the quickest way to climb back.

Full story: Ilta-Sanomat

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