Artemi Panarin's wife has updated fans after the Russian hockey star paused his NHL career following an extraordinary claim from a former coach that he punched a female teenager to the floor in a hotel bar almost ten years ago. Read Full Article at RT.com

Panarin is almost surely being targeted by Kremlin allies.

New York Rangers star and Putin critic Artemi Panarin takes leave of absence from team after a Russian tabloid printed allegations he attacked woman in Latvia.

The National Hockey League's New York Rangers said on Monday that star forward Artemi Panarin was being targeted for his support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny by what it called a fabricated report alleging he assaulted a woman a decade ago.

New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence after a former coach of his in his native Russia alleged that Panarin beat up an 18-year-old woman 10 years ago, the New York Post reported Monday.

New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin has taken a leave of absence following a Russian story alleging an altercation with a young girl in 2011.

New York Rangers winger Artemi Panarin will reportedly be taking a leave of absence after a Russian article alleged he assaulted a woman in 2011...

Canadian defenceman Jordan Murray has been sacked from his team Dinamo Riga after being found guilty of stealing a stick from Russian hockey star and former NHL player Ilya Kovalchuk. Read Full Article at RT.com

New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin and his wife Alisa Znarok were enjoying a vacation in Mexico before the start of NHL season when their trip was marred by a theft. Read Full Article at RT.com

Police hold aides to Putin critic Alexei Navalny as social media buzzes with plans for protests.

Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Adam Fox and now Artemi Panarin. Not even general manager Jeff Gorton thought the New York Rangers' offseason would go like this.

Artemi Panarin agreed to terms with the New York Rangers on Monday.

New York Rangers have no timetable for Artemi Panarin return https://t.co/uDRw13BHZX

Artemi Panarin is the best ranger to ever put the jersey on

RT @vzmercogliano: Artemi Panarin’s former roommate, who was there on the night in question, is among those casting doubt on the uncorrobor…

RT @4EverBlueshirts: New York Rangers have no timetable for Artemi Panarin return #NYR https://t.co/szs8e6TvFX

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This is a wild story. NY Rangers Artemi Panarin has to take a leave of absence. He has been outspoken about Russian politics and Putin. Out of the blue a story breaks that he assaulted a young girl 10 years ago. Rumor is it's retaliation by the Russian government

RT @usatodaysports: Lack of supporting evidence has raised concerns about former coach Andrei Nazarov's motives in saying Rangers star Arte…

RT @joshvisser: Many in the Russian sport world are critical of allegations against Panarin, noting his anti-Putin advocacy, and the source…

What does a Panarin-less Rangers team look like? @RickCarpiniello | @TheAthletic https://t.co/kuH5hJKhUH

RT @PabloTorre: In the NHL, Artemi Panarin is an MVP candidate. In Russia, he’s the most vocal athlete opponent of Vladimir Putin. @Emily…

RT @RickCarpiniello: A look at Rangers without Artemi Panarin: ‘Next man up’ isn’t going to be enough; plus "Thoughts" on Kreider, Zibaneja…

RT @usatodaysports: Lack of supporting evidence has raised concerns about former coach Andrei Nazarov's motives in saying Rangers star Arte…

RT @joshvisser: Many in the Russian sport world are critical of allegations against Panarin, noting his anti-Putin advocacy, and the source…

New York Rangers have no timetable for Artemi Panarin return #NYR https://t.co/szs8e6TvFX

“With the loss of Artemi Panarin for the next few weeks, as he situates his personal life, the Rangers are forced to face a flurry of questions about their future.” https://t.co/30KEFGhQ4x

RT @RickCarpiniello: A look at Rangers without Artemi Panarin: ‘Next man up’ isn’t going to be enough; plus "Thoughts" on Kreider, Zibaneja…

The Russian sports world isn't buying assault allegations against the anti-Putin NHL star by a Kremlin-supporting coach. https://t.co/xargvJCtvM

RT @PabloTorre: In the NHL, Artemi Panarin is an MVP candidate. In Russia, he’s the most vocal athlete opponent of Vladimir Putin. @Emily…

RT @PabloTorre: In the NHL, Artemi Panarin is an MVP candidate. In Russia, he’s the most vocal athlete opponent of Vladimir Putin. @Emily…