Confirmed with Link: Artem Anisimov Signs PTO

[GlasgowNewYorkRanger]

We have been transported back to a different era - what is Dubi up to these days?

 

[will1066]

Dubi's cringe face during Torts' pep talk says it all about their relationship

 

[nyr2k2]

 

[Roo Returns]

Awesome he's here. Drury probably has good impressions of him from when they played together for parts of three seasons.

Why did he choose to stay here and not make more money in the KHL or Europe when he knows he's not going back to the NHL?

 

[RGY]

Not a terrible vet to have sitting in HFD in case of emergency.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Artie getting that goal has me grinning like a simpleton.

Artem Anisimov is every fan's favourite player.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Imagine if he did this after he scored

Edit - yea no idea why the images still arent showing up. You guys must not be clicking enough ads.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Awesome he's here. Drury probably has good impressions of him from when they played together for parts of three seasons.

Why did he choose to stay here and not make more money in the KHL or Europe when he knows he's not going back to the NHL?

Maybe he still have hopes of coming back to the NHL. Maybe he has family already in North America. Maybe he does not care that he’d get more money in the KHL. He was a NA player most of his career. It’s not like he went back to the KHL when things did not work out for him like Kravtsov did. Seems to have a better character and passion for the game. If Drury signs him to minimum, I would not mind although doubt it happens with lack of contract spots in the organization.

 

[Baby Punisher]

GOAT!!!

That smirk Avery gave Ardy always gets me.

 

[kovazub94]

That smirk Avery gave Ardy always gets me.

All of them had it in their eyes. Torts wanted to use it to get team refocused but even he looked like he was grinning on the inside seeing how silly and apologetic Artem looked and how ridiculous the whole situation was.

 

[TopShelfSnipes]

Wow I forgot how much I hated that gutless puke Steve Downie.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Not a terrible vet to have sitting in HFD in case of emergency.

Important to note that Anisimov cannot be called up as he is signed to an AHL contract.

 

[RGY]

Important to note that Anisimov cannot be called up as he is signed to an AHL contract.

Correct. He is on a PTO. But he would be signing for the league minimum if at all

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Correct. He is on a PTO. But he would be signing for the league minimum if at all

He's on an AHL PTO. So I doubt the Rangers are even interested. But you never know. Daniel Paille started on an AHL PTO

 

[Baby Punisher]

Correct. He is on a PTO. But he would be signing for the league minimum if at all

It wouldn't surprise me if he is signed to a pro-rated 1-year league minimum deal and we see him at some point towards the end of the season, or in the playoffs.

 

[zlev]

he would probably be better than Bonino

 

[RGY]

I would give him a league minimum 2-way contract

 

[haohmaru]

he would probably be better than Bonino

I highly doubt that.

 

[nyr2k2]

I would give him a league minimum 2-way contract

I know it's only two games but he has looked pretty mediocre in the AHL. Given that he's 35 and hasn't played in the NHL for 3 years I wouldn't rush to give him an NHL contract, even if it's for the minimum. They could find better options for a contract spot IMO.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I would give him a league minimum 2-way contract

FYI: Since Anisimov has not played pro hockey in Europe this season, he does not require re-entry waivers when signing an NHL contract. That would make it a little easier for the Rangers.

 

[RGY]

I know it's only two games but he has looked pretty mediocre in the AHL. Given that he's 35 and hasn't played in the NHL for 3 years I wouldn't rush to give him an NHL contract, even if it's for the minimum. They could find better options for a contract spot IMO.

Oh for sure. Agree with all of this. Just find it better to have him down in Hartford period.

 

[TGWL]

Anisimov scoring on Tikkanen!