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'I've Been Waiting For This For A Long Time': Sasha Barkov Ready For First NHL Action In 15 Months

Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is set to make his return to the National Hockey League after missing an entire campaign due to anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament tears suffered during training camp in September of last year. Following his successful recovery and a gold medal victory representing Finland at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships in May, the veteran forward participated in training camp and the exhibition schedule alongside new teammate Brady Tkachuk.

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