Artemi Panarin
Russian left winger for the New York Rangers, Calder Trophy winner, and franchise record-setter.
Artemi Sergeyevich Panarin (born 30 October 1991), nicknamed the "Breadman", or simply "Bread", is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for Vityaz Chekhov, Ak Bars Kazan, SKA Saint Petersburg, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Center; Two-way forward
- Nhl teams
- New York Rangers (2015–2022), Chicago Blackhawks (2022–2024)
- Draft
- 2015, 1st round, 12th overall (Columbus Blue Jackets)
- Calder memorial trophy
- 2015–16
- Nationality
- Russian
- Kraken affiliation
- None — never played for Seattle
Lore & Background
Originally an undrafted player, Panarin began his professional career playing in the Kontinental Hockey League in his native Russia. He made his NHL debut in 2015 after signing an entry-level contract with the Blackhawks. Panarin won the Calder Memorial Trophy in the 2015–16 season as the league's top rookie.
Reader's Guide
Panarin is a left winger known for his offensive skill. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2015 to 2017, then the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2017 to 2019, and signed with the New York Rangers as a free agent on 1 July 2019. He has recorded multiple 30-goal seasons and set franchise records with the Rangers.
Did You Know?
- Panarin scored his first NHL hat-trick on 17 February 2016 against the New York Rangers.
- He recorded a Gordie Howe hat-trick on 9 November 2016 against the St. Louis Blues.
- Panarin set a Rangers franchise record with a 15-game point streak to open the 2023–24 season.
- He became the fastest player in Rangers history to record 400 points, doing so in 310 games.
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