When the New York Rangers signed Artemi Panarin to that massive seven-year, $81.5 million contract back on July 1, 2019, it felt like a turning point for the franchise. One of the League’s premier talents chose Broadway, and sped up the Rangers rebuild, even if the Stanley Cup Playoffs were still a couple years away.
Panarin’s delivered on that huge investment by the Rangers. The Breadman has 550 points (186 goals, 364 assists) in 430 games since signing that deal. Panarin led the Rangers in scoring six straight seasons, including two years ago when he totaled 120 points, second most in franchise history.