Aleksander Barkov Impacts NHL Futures Odds

The Panthers' bid for a historic, third straight Stanley Cup took a massive hit Friday.

Aleksander Barkov, Florida's captain and best defenseman, was injured in his first practice Thursday, underwent knee surgery Friday and could be sidelined for the entirety of the regular season.

SportsBetting.ag quickly shifted its Stanley Cup, conference and division odds following the news. Additionally, the Panthers' point total and playoff odds were adjusted.

Florida was the Cup favorite, but now it is tied for fourth. Here are the changes:

Stanley Cup - Panthers +650 (favorites) to +900 (tied for fourth)
Conference - Panthers +400 (favorites) to +500 (tied for second)
Division - Panthers +200 (favorites) to +290 (second)
Playoffs - Panthers -1000 to qualify to -350 to qualify
Points - Panthers from 106.5 points (highest) to 99.5

Stanley Cup Champion

Carolina Hurricanes +750

Edmonton Oilers +800

Dallas Stars +850

Colorado Avalanche +900

Florida Panthers +900

Vegas Golden Knights +950

Tampa Bay Lightning +1000

New Jersey Devils +1400

Toronto Maple Leafs +1600

Winnipeg Jets  +2000

Los Angeles Kings +2200

New York Rangers +2500

Washington Capitals +2500

Minnesota Wild +2800

Ottawa Senators  +2800

Utah Mammoth  +4500

Montreal Canadiens +5000

St. Louis Blues +5000

Buffalo Sabres +5500

Vancouver Canucks +5500

Columbus Blue Jackets +8000

New York Islanders +10000

Anaheim Ducks +12500

Calgary Flames +12500

Detroit Red Wings +12500

Nashville Predators +12500

Philadelphia Flyers +15000

Boston Bruins +20000

Seattle Kraken +25000

Pittsburgh Penguins +40000

Chicago Blackhawks +50000

San Jose Sharks  +50000