New York Rangers Superstar Forward Artemi Panarin Disrespected by The NHL: Fans Are Not Happy About It
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The NHL Network on "X" likes to create lists to keep fans engaged during the offseason. For New York Rangers fans, their latest gag seems serious, but it is a serious disrespect to Artemi Panarin, a former 100+ point winger for the Rangers.
The New York Rangers had a down year as a unit in 2024-25. Under Peter Laviolette, massive regression would happen.
For Artemi Panarin, a once 100+ point forward in the NHL, he wouldn't bottom out, but his production would decline. Even in the case of a decline, he still managed to score 89 points (37-52), a feat not accomplished by most NHLers.
Despite his productive year, the NHL Network saw fit only to place him at #10 in the top NHL wingers of this past year.
In 2023-24, Panarin ranked #5, above William Nylander, Jason Robertson, Kirill Kaprizov, Sam Reinhart, and Mitch Marner. To name drop.
Why the sudden drop? It's not like Reinhart is truly better despite winning a Stanley Cup in 2024-25. Reinhart was placed at #8 on the list, scored only 81 points, and isn't the dynamic winger like Breadman.
In a complete reversal, it seems like the majority of the list from last season, which was at the bottom, has been switched around.
Not a really fair or accurate way of measuring a player's true production. Given how easily Mitch Marner quit on the Maple Leafs in the playoffs, the disrespect is real.
Panarin makes $11.6 million AAV against the Rangers' cap space, and arguably still plays like it.
Previously on NYRangersInsider
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