The numbers are big. $81.5 million dollars over seven years. $11.642 million dollars a year. That’s what the New York Rangers committed to Artemi Panarin. In doing so, he is behind only Connor McDavid‘s $12.5 million when it comes to the Average Annual Value (AAV) that will count against the team’s salary cap. Does he deserve the big payout?
Let’s make one thing clear. He is a New York Ranger. The contract is signed and the money is committed. If you were opposed to it, it’s useless to complain about the deal, it’s done.