Thursday, December 29, 2016

Blackhawks GM Bowman calls Panarin extension "top priority" (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - This Nov. 26, 2016 file photo shows Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin skating during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles. Panarin and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a $12 million, two-year contract extension, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said signing Artemi Panarin to a contract extension was a ''top priority'' a day after locking up the high-scoring left wing with a two-year, $12 million deal. Bowman said Thursday prior to a game against the Nashville Predators that getting the reigning Calder Trophy winner signed took several months of work. With nearly a season and a half of NHL experience, Panarin has been nearly a point per game player since entering the league.


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