Panarin listed among NHL's Top 20 wings

There are players who fill roles, players who excel in certain areas - and then there are players who change games.
NHL Network released its rankings for the Top 20 wings this weekend and not surprisingly Artemi Panarin made the list, coming in at No. 10.

Panarin finished 2017-18 with career highs in assists (55), rating (+23) and set the Columbus franchise record with 82 points in 81 games. He also tacked on seven points in six playoff games.
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"He's a game-breaking player," NHL Network Analyst Mike Johnson said. "He was brought into Columbus to provide the instant offense that he's provided away from Chicago. He's made all the players around him better. …I love what he's able to do off the rush, challenge guys with his speed [and] hands, not afraid to get to the net. A point-a-game player, he is just a dynamic guy."
Johnson had Panarin ranked even higher, placing him sixth overall on his personal list, right behind the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin.

In addition to his tremendous skills with the puck, Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella is equally impressed with Panarin's effort. Panarin was constantly winning battles for the puck and was able to set another career high with 70 takeaways.