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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie during the 2015-16 season.
15 Interesting Facts About Artemi Panarin
Artemi Panarin is an elite Russian winger celebrated for his playmaking brilliance, Calder Trophy win, and franchise-record performances across multiple NHL teams.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Active
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He is affectionately nicknamed the "Breadman," a reference to the Panera Bread restaurant chain.
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He was never selected in the NHL Entry Draft and began his professional career in the Kontinental Hockey League.
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He scored his first career NHL goal against goaltender Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers in October 2015.
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He won the Gagarin Cup with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2015 before making the jump to North America.
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He signed a seven-year, $81.5 million contract with the New York Rangers in 2019, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
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He recorded his first career Gordie Howe hat-trick in November 2016, which included a fight with Scottie Upshall.
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He set a Columbus Blue Jackets franchise record by recording five primary assists in a single game against the New Jersey Devils in December 2017.
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He purchased a luxury watch as a thank-you gift for teammate Patrick Kane after earning a $2.55 million performance bonus in his rookie season.
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He became the fastest player in New York Rangers history to reach 400 points, achieving the feat in just 310 games.
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He scored the game-winning goal for Russia to complete a dramatic comeback victory against Canada in the 2011 World Junior Championship gold medal game.
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He was raised by his maternal grandfather, a former amateur hockey player who drove him to tournaments in Tyumen.
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He became the first player in New York Rangers history to record 60 points in his first 43 games with the team, surpassing a mark set by Wayne Gretzky.
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He was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in February 2026 in exchange for Liam Greentree and conditional draft picks, with his former team retaining 50 percent of his salary.
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He began his hockey training at the Traktor Ice Hockey school in Chelyabinsk, where he practiced six days a week for six months of the year.
About Artemi Panarin
An elite Russian playmaker known for his exceptional vision and offensive creativity, he transitioned from an undrafted KHL star to an NHL superstar. After winning the Calder Trophy with the Chicago Blackhawks, he went on to set franchise records with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers before joining the Los Angeles Kings in 2026.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
2016
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Gagarin Cup champion
2015
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Kharlamov Trophy
2016
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NHL First All-Star Team
2020
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NHL First All-Star Team
2024
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Artemi Panarin.
Player Info
Country: Russia
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Active
Age: 34 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 173 lbs (78 kg)
Born: Korkino, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 330
Assists: 624
Points: 954
Teams: 7
Teams & Career
Vityaz Chekhov Ak Bars Kazan SKA Saint Petersburg Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings
Artemi Panarin plays for 7 different teams during his 18 seasons career.