Russian forward for the New York Rangers Artemy Panarin declined to participate in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game because he and his wife are expecting their second child, according to the club’s social media page.
On Friday, the NHL press service released the list of the first 32 players who will participate in the NHL All-Star Game, which will take place on February 3 in Toronto, Canada. Among the Russians was the Tampa striker Nikita Koucherov Minnesota forward Kirill Kaprizov and Rangers goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin . Twelve other hockey players who will participate in the event will be selected by fan voting, which will last until January 11.
— Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go to the All-Star Game this year. My wife and I are expecting our second child, I can’t wait for this moment. Thank you for your love and support. Please vote for my teammates,” Panarin said.
Panarin and his wife Alisa Znarok are already raising a boy whose birth was known in January 2023.
This season, Panarin played 37 games with the Rangers and scored 53 (24+29) points.
Source : MatchTV
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