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Panarin named NHL’s first star of the week

2016 NHL Awards - Press Room

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 22: Artemi Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks poses after winning the Calder Trophy named for the top rookie at the 2016 NHL Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Chalk up another honor for Artemi Panarin to raise in contract negotiations with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Panarin was today named the NHL’s first star of the week, beating out second and third stars, Henrik Lundqvist and Eric Staal, respectively.

From the league:

Panarin paced the NHL with seven assists and 10 points in four games – all multi-point performances – to help the League-leading Blackhawks (22-8-4, 48 points) stretch their overall winning streak to five contests. He recorded assists on both goals in a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers Dec. 13. Panarin then posted consecutive three-point efforts, registering 2-1—3 in a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders Dec. 15 and 1-2—3 in a 6-4 triumph over the St. Louis Blues Dec. 17. He capped the week with another two-assist performance in a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks Dec. 18. The 25-year-old Korkino, Russia, native and reigning Calder Memorial Trophy winner ranks fourth in the NHL with 14-20—34 in 34 outings this season.

Panarin is a pending restricted free agent who is reportedly asking for at least $6 million per season on a long-term deal.
For the ‘Hawks, it’s one of those good problems to have. GM Stan Bowman had hoped to get Panarin locked up over the summer, but there’s been no deal yet.

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