Is this the year Artemi Panarin smashes the 100-point barrier once again for the New York Rangers? After a solid, yet perhaps for fantasy owners, slightly underwhelming 89-point campaign last season in 80 games, the chatter in fantasy circles is buzzing with what to expect from “The Breadman” in the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season.
Many are quick to point to his 37 goals and 52 assists as a baseline, but I’m here to tell you why that’s a flawed starting point. We’re not just looking at a repeat performance; we’re forecasting a significant uptick. The conditions in New York are ripe for a Panarin offensive explosion, and savvy fantasy hockey managers who can read the tea leaves will be handsomely rewarded. The key to unlocking his ceiling lies within the Rangers’ lethal power play, a unit poised to be even more dangerous this season. Forget what last year’s stats tell you; let’s delve into what the future holds for one of the league’s most electrifying wingers.
Dissecting Panarin’s Potential for an Offensive Surge
As a fantasy hockey analyst, I’m constantly on the lookout for players who are primed to outperform their draft position, and Panarin screams value heading into the 2025-26 season. While his 89 points last season were nothing to scoff at, it felt like he left some production on the ice. A deeper dive into his performance metrics reveals a player who was still driving play at an elite level, but perhaps a bit snake-bitten at times. I’m projecting a healthy and motivated Panarin to not only stay on the ice for a full 82-game slate but to also see a positive regression in his shooting percentage, which dipped slightly below his career average last year.
The primary catalyst for a point surge will undoubtedly be the New York Rangers’ power play. Sharing the ice with the likes of the ever-improving Alexis Lafreniere, the elite sniper Mika Zibanejad, and the perennial Norris Trophy candidate Adam Fox creates a symphony of offensive talent that is a nightmare for opposing penalty kills. With another year of chemistry under their belts, this unit is set to feast. I envision Panarin being the primary distributor, racking up assists with ease, while also finding more open lanes to unleash his deceptive wrist shot.
Artemi Panarin’s Projected 2025-26 Stats
Taking all these factors into account—a full season of health, positive regression, and a dominant power play—I’m confidently planting my flag on a major bounce-back season for Panarin. I have him pegged for a significant increase in both goals and assists.
- Projected Goals: 42
- Projected Assists: 65
- Projected Points: 107
A 107-point season would place Panarin firmly back in the upper echelon of fantasy producers and likely see him finish as a top-10 scorer in the league. The assists will be plentiful as the Rangers’ power play clicks at an elite rate, and a renewed focus on shooting the puck more should see him easily surpass the 40-goal plateau. For fantasy managers, this means that if you can snag Panarin in the second round of your drafts, you could be getting first-round value. Don’t be swayed by last season’s numbers; the stage is set for Artemi Panarin to have a truly special 2025-26 campaign.
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