Panarin Might Have Fucked Up by Edward Stefaniak

    Artemi Panarin did it, he finally pissed off Putin so much that the Russian government is making hit pieces about him allegedly beating a woman back in 2011 and I have many questions about the validity of the article. First off Artemi Panarin is one of the most prolific players in todays NHL and he is easily the most outspoken of the political climate in Russia. Panarin is possibly the most anti-Putin athlete in Russia, his statements against the Russian president are not only alarming but also scary. I personally would not speak out against the retired KGB member and ruthless world leader. I’m not saying he’s wrong, it just seems dangerous. 
    
    Second, why now? It’s not like this happened over the summer, this was a decade ago. There were no victims named, no location where. Just that it happened in Latvia, Patrick Kane’s was at least more detailed. This article basically just mentioned that it happened and we should all hate him.

    In conclusion I personally do not believe that Panarin did this due the fact that he is seriously outspoken against a ruthless politician. He is in serious danger being in NYC and is right to take this leave of absence. I hope for his safety, he seems like a nice person, he is good for the league and for the Rangers especially.

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