CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Panarin, a free agent, agreed to terms with the Chicago Blackhawks on May 1, 2015, after a successful career in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Detailed explanation-2: -New York Rangers (27-14-8) Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin are both first-time All-Stars, despite the fact both Russians had better seasons last season than what they’re tracking this year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Newest player to the Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin He notched 4-3-7, 14 penalty minutes and was +2 in 33 games with the Blackhawks and added 10-6-16 and 20 penalty minutes in 43 outings with Rockford. He was selected by Chicago in the fourth round, 121st overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft.