Jeff Carter is one of the most hated players in Columbus Blue Jackets history and it’s starting to seem Artemi Panarin might get the same treatment, despite his commitment to the team while he’s here. Panarin isn’t demanding out of Columbus, instead he’s playing his heart out every night and still producing to the highest level on the team.
He’s simply using his right to test free agency and make a life decision, which may be difficult choice for fans and Panarin himself, but he’s simply going to go over all his options for the foreseeable future in his life.