The KHL club wanted to return Panarin to his homeland

Artemy Panarin

General Director of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) “Traktor” club Ivan Savin wanted to return the striker Artemy Panarin to his homeland. An interview with him is available on the club's official website.

According to Savin, the club will be ready to offer Panarin cooperation if the New York Rangers terminate the contract with the Russian, and the player cannot find another team in the National Hockey League (NHL).