Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers have been a perfect match. Today is the one year anniversary of the Blueshirts signing of last summers best free agent. The breadman has proven to be worth every cent of the seven-year, $81.5 million contract that brought him to the city that never sleeps.
President John Davidson knew Panarin wanted to be in New York with the Rangers. He was very familiar with the superstar Russian when they were both with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“We know he definitely wants to be here in New York, specifically with the Rangers, It’s a perfect fit.