New York Rangers superstar gains the respect of former NHL enforcer Stu Grimson
New York Rangers superstar is gaining the respect he deserves after a historic season.
This last season, Artemi Panarin managed to talley a total of 120 points (49 goals, 71 assists) in just 82 games, which has been his best statistical season of his career.
Former NHL enforcer, Stu Grimson released a list of the top 10 wingers in the league on NHL Network, and ranked the 32-year old forward in second place, behind Nikita Kucherov.
Grimson, along with many others believe that Panarin's 120-point season easily puts him over Matthew Tkachuk who just recently won the Stanley Cup.
«A couple of my notables, you might say,» Grimson said. «I had Panarin at the number two. No knock on Matthew Tkachuk, but he did have a bit of an off year this year, and I really thought it was important to pay homage to Panarin for his 120-point campaign, a brilliant year in his own right.»
«While dabble across the line. Inch across that line when you can bust through the ceiling. Three 90-point seasons across his career. Two 80-point seasons across his career,» Grimson said. «And if you weren't believing then you know that this was superhero status. Artemi Panarin, «The Breadman,» like we said, just shatters the ceiling with a 120-point campaign
«Again, he's got that unique flair to him, the skating ability, I think, is an important part of why he's able to drive line/team in the way that he does. But again, the equipment to do highly skilled things while playing at a very high tempo, a unique talent across our game, and astonishing in this respect, 120-point season. And would you believe there's four guys ahead of him on this list?»
«Again, he's got that unique flair to him, the skating ability, I think, is an important part of why he's able to drive line/team in the way that he does. But again, the equipment to do highly skilled things while playing at a very high tempo, a unique talent across our game, and astonishing in this respect, 120-point season. And would you believe there's four guys ahead of him on this list?»
Panarin continues to prove why he's one of the top wingers in the NHL, and may even find himself in the number 1 spot next season, however he will have to ensure he keeps performing at the same rate.
As seen on: NHL.com
Stu Grimson's top ten wingers
| POLL | ||
Who do you think is a better winger? | ||
| Artemi Panarin | 38 | 50.7 % |
| Nikita Kucherov | 37 | 49.3 % |
| List of polls | ||
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