Artemi Panarin has career year with MVP-caliber numbers for Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers
Associated PressArtemi Panarin was an established offensive player before he signed with the New York Rangers in 2019. Since coming to New York, he’s topped 90 points every year except for the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. “I think he the way he takes control over games, comes up with big-time goals and big-time plays, he’s always been one of the best but he’s really — in a weird way to say — he’s taken another step and it’s awesome to see.” Panarin’s production helped the Rangers set franchise records for wins and and a league-best 114 points to earn the Presidents’ Trophy. This isn’t just a fluke, it’s just a really good one.” Before arriving in New York, Panarin’s career high for goals was 31 with the Blackhawks in 2016-17. “I’m lighter, yeah, this year,” he said, before adding, “I would say like multiple things like partners, coaching staff, whole team, got lucky sometimes.