Hockey New York Rangers secure top free agent Artemi Panarin by Kamelya Kizar July 1, 2019 After the New York Rangers drafted Kaapo Kakko No. 2 overall and made a trade for top defenseman Jacob Trouba, they have now also acquired Artemi Panarin. By any definition, the Rangers’ rebuild is well ahead of schedule. According to multiple reports, the New York Rangers have signed Panarin to a seven-year, $81.5 million contract with a $11.6M AAV. After being the talk of the trade rumor mill last season but staying committed to Columbus, Artemi Panarin was one of the top free agents available this summer. Panarin was ranked No. 1 on USA TODAY Sports’ top 25 free agent list. Averaging 80 points per season in his first four NHL seasons, Panarin is ranked among the most skillful and sought after wingers. Panarin scored 28 goals and had 87 points in 79 regular-season games this season, adding five goals and six assists in the playoffs. In his four year career, he racked up 116 goals and 204 assists for 320 regular-season points, averaging 80 points a season. In his first four seasons, 80 (25%) of his 320 points have come on the Power Play. Panarin will provide an instant help for a Rangers’ power play, which ranked 17th in the NHL last season. Panarin is a sharp passer as well as productive scorer. The New York Rangers have certainly been triumphant in their attempts to add skillful, young players to their roster. The Rangers and many others are hoping that this rebuild leads the team to success in the future. Post Views: 1,156 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Kamelya Kizar Latest posts by Kamelya Kizar (see all) Rangers draft pick Matthew Robertson signs entry-level contract - October 9, 2019 New York Rangers secure top free agent Artemi Panarin - July 1, 2019 New York Rangers: Is it time to say goodbye to Mats Zuccarello? - December 1, 2018 Yankees’ Gary Sanchez To Undergo Surgery - November 7, 2018 Related TopicsArtemi PanarinColumbus Blue JacketsFeatureHockeyNew York RangersNHL Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 CBI to Utilize Experimental Men’s Basketball Rules Including Use of Quarters by Media Release | posted on March 9, 2017 Tim Capstraw reflects back on path to becoming Brooklyn Nets radio color analyst by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 20, 2020 More in Hockey Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights The National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video) On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video) On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... A Thank You to Robin Lehner Anders Lee embodies Islander spirit