Most New York Rangers fans you talk to are pretty excited about Artemi Panarin joining the roster in the 2019-20 season.
Panarin is 27-years-old, and established himself as one of the most elite young talents in the league over the first four years playing for the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets.
In his first season in the league, Panarin posted 77 points (30 goals, 47 assists) and was awarded the Calder Trophy (given to the NHL’s “most proficient” first year player). In his second season, Panarin was just as consistent recording 74 points (31 goals, 43 assists).
Upon his trade to Columbus, Panarin’s numbers in the assist column jumped. In 2017-18, Panarin recorded 82 points (27 goals, 55 assists) and last season he hit a career high 87 points (28 goals, 59 assists).
We took a look back at last season, and evaluated some of Panarin’s best moments. It is not just the number of goals he scores, but the way that he has manages to do him that makes him so impactful on the ice.
This is what we will have to live with for now, as we patiently await his arrival on the ice in New York.