In “The Most Hated Russian Who Became an NHL Superstar,” we break down the unbelievable rise of Artemi Panarin a player who walked away from everything his country offered to chase a dream in the NHL.
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We all know what would happen had he criticized the states and natoo for its atrocities and backed up the other country: He would immediately be ousted from the League and blackballed to never play in it again, and very likely the current office would send him home packing. It’s not “brave” when one is sounding off in an eco chamber.
Wish Dmitri Buchelnikov would make that leap already!
He’s a hero
Having a supportive family can really make a difference.
IF an NHL team would just stop the bias against sub 6 footers and draft accordingly they would easily win a cup with all the undrafted talent. Instead they draft 6 foot 3 for nothing players.
Love the Breadman. Good vid
So…did he speak english when he came over to the states?
Panara – The Man !
He MUST keep his head shaved!
«the most hated»…bro wtf we love him, tf is this title
We must protect the bread man❤🤍💙
Panarin is no Ovechicken.
Don't call Putin PRESIDENT — HE IS NOT! He is Dictator! Dictator who usurped power.
Great Video !! Panarin my fav hockey player
Someone should remind him of his past, I need him to score more points! But seriously, I'm happy for him. He risked everything because he knew there was more.
Right before Ukraine/Russia conflict I jokingly on a classic russian music channel joked trolled in english: "Artemi Panarin, best hair in NHL!" just being a clown, little did I know I was hitting closer to home than I realized. As a Flyer's fan, I will no longer jokingly call him panera bread. Pretty funny Quinnville called him that, not surprised someone would run with it in the NHL. Great job on the bio!
How do they know the allegations weren't true? Where they there to see it? Just sayin
You missed the fact that last year Panarin called his earlier interview criticizing the authorities “irresponsible” and spoke quite favorably about what’s happening in Russia.
In Russia we have an expression “переобулся” (“changed his shoes”), which means that someone has shifted their public stance or toned down their rhetoric
A real Russian that sees the truth and sees that Putin is nothing more than a dictator. Russia needs more people like this.
You missed his key role in the Russian Youth team World Cup win vs Canada🎉
Besides, the title is strange,- by whom he’s most hated Russian?
As for today, Artemy agreed to keep silence on politics because of the mentioned concerns, the only brave Russian player now is Nikita Zadorov
Panarin story reveals that having a knowledgeable coach early in life is THE key ingredient to success. Without his grandpa (who knew a lot about hockey), he'd be nobody.
I mean he signed a brand deal there, has been back home every summer. Also he literally assaulted an employee in the states, I think his agent just use anti putin bullshit to cover up his crime back home
0:05 he said "in NHL", not KHL
One of my favourite players.
Loved his underdog story, and liked to see his success from afar until the allegations came out in April.
That, accompanied by the allegations from when he was in Latvia are something I can’t ignore.
It was devastating Putin killed him by putting him on the Rangers
The author puts an owl on a globe, Panarin will not betray Russia, and don't get your hopes up. He's not the kind of person who would betray..
had no idea about his upbringing…nice video
Great story
Fantastic Synopsis. Subscribed. Artemi is a great, great player. It felt as though Kane and Artemi are brothers. Same stature, look a little bit alike. Great hands, Hockey IQ—Top Shelf
Never ever call putin "a president" he is totally dictatoric for over 20 years
Who threatened him or his family? Only the club itself made very strange statements. Panarin participated in the 2025 Match of the Year in Moscow in July. He has a lot of interviews in Russia. All good.
By the way, what happened there?
New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports, the company that owns the team, paid financial settlements to a Rangers employee last year after she alleged that Panarin sexually assaulted her, according to an NHL source who reviewed the settlements and three others briefed about them.
Or the scandal and his apology for his racist jokes? Can you find this news yourself?
So, I understand the title of the video "Most hated", he's hated in the United States.
Need this but a Russian 5 version how the wings got some of those guys was pretty much a movie
As a Hawks fan, it was great seeing the people around him try to help him succeed. His Russian teammate took him into his home with his family while he was trying to adjust to living in America.
His agent got him signed under a rookie contract, but it including insanely lucrative clauses around performance bonuses.
The coaches immediately put him on a line with Kane.
And all Panarin needed was then to show his skill, and the rest is history. 😊
Gayest title ever
Great video about a great player.
This is why he has been my favorite player
Sorry but it is a bad look to turn your back on your own team …….
Breadman!
Cannot wait for a video about Ovechkin who is a complete opposite of Panarin and will be named a russia's sports minister once he retires because of his unwavering and unconditional support of putin. Ovechkin has lived in the US longer than he lived in russia and yet supports that brutal regime just for an opportunity to become its sports minister. an absolute disgrace.
The only Russian I can respect. Compare him with that scumbag in Washington who made those despicable "save children from fascism" war propaganda photoshoots, that guy literally has blood on his hands. Yet noone ever calls him out on it, he is even perversely celebrated. That guy could score all the goals in the world, he will never be aynthing but putlers war propaganda ape.
How did Ovechkin not reel him into DC? smh
We ABSOLUTELY LOVED A.P. in Chicago & I personally wish he was still in Chicago? I am glad he got paid & hopefully his grandparents were rewarded too , because they ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT !!!!!!!!
ужасный путинский режим, под гнетом которого рождаются одни из лучших игроков нхл… побольше политики в хоккее! так держать автор. удачи тебе, забивай этим дерьмом головы своих зрителей дальше
Awe good story