New York Rangers Russian Superstar Set To Make History Despite Late Start In The NHL
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Artemi Panarin first joined the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks at the age of 24. His late start in the league seemed like it might be a bad omen for a player who's been on the hunt for a Stanley Cup. He's set himself up for a milestone in the future.
The New York Rangers paid Artemi Panarin handsomely to sign here with an$11.6 million deal over seven years.
The Russian forward would leap from one Metropolitan Division team to the next, as he'd join the Rangers on Broadway.
Since his arrival, Panarin has been a key forward in the team's lineup, posting consistent 20+ goal seasons since 2021-22.
Now the Rangers forward could reach another milestone in his career: 500 goals scored.
What Will Artemi Panarin Have To Do To Reach 500 Goals in the NHL?
Considering Artemi Panarin's current goal total in the NHL is 302, he'll have to score upwards of 40 goals a season. That would put him into completing this milestone likely around the age of 40.
Considering Panarin is more of a sniper and doesn't play a heavy and physical game, we should expect him to come close to this record if he continues to post 30+ goal seasons in the league.
The last two years in the NHL, we've seen him score 37 and 49. Can he keep the pressure up as the record comes into his purview?
Panarin has played 752 games in the NHL and scored 302-568-870.
The $11.6 million forward will have to find his groove again and stay relevant in the postseason if he hopes to stick around in New York, or he could become a trade chip to leverage for assets in the future.
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