Artemi Panarin is an elite talent that the New York Rangers roster has been missing over the last few years. While the Rangers had stints with talent like Marian Gaborik and Rick Nash (arguably a few of the most comparable “elite” talent the Rangers have had) these players got a lot of heat for seasons due to under-performance.
While Panarin’s impact is still something that is waiting to be seen, his consistency throughout his last four seasons in the league sets him apart from the aforementioned players who were attained in the past.