How would that benefit the Panthers at all, other than create unnecessary controversy? They can both be leaders in the locker room and on the ice, doesn't matter what reads on their chest. Also would send the wrong message with the team being successful right now.Barkov could be a beast but he plays too nice. He doesn't have killer instinct. I think Florida should strip the C from him and give it to Tkachuk.
Tkatchuk was clearly better against the Bruins, but against the Leafs Barkov was arguably more important with his defensive play, when neither were really scoring.
It surprises me that the same HFBoards that likes to (somewhat deservedly ) discredit players like Karlsson for not playing defense, sometimes doesn't see the value of defense when it comes to forwards like Barkov. It's no accident both Boston's and Toronto's first lines struggled heavily with the match up against him. The Jonathan Toews comparison was great in that sense.