Former Chicago Blackhawks star announces retirement from professional hockey
Former Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov played 771 games in the NHL and played for multiple franchises, including the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Today at the age of 36, he has announced that he will be retiring from professional hockey for good.
He'd announce on social media, via X.com/Instagram with both English and Russian translations.
He played a total of 20 years of professional hockey and would thank those who have helped him along the way.
Arty Party will live on!»
Anisimov played a total of 771 games in the NHL, scoring 376 points( 180 G, 196 A). He'd play a total of 82 playoff games in the NHL adding an extra 32 points( 15 G, 17 A).
Source: Artem Anisimov, Hockey Reference
Artem Anisimov
His time in Chicago was fairly short, but he would spend his time playing with legends like Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.
He'd never win a Stanley Cup but experienced playoff games playing for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Rangers.
After scoring, Anisimov dropped to a knee and celebrated by imitating a sniper pose on Garon. The Lightning didn't like the gesture and a brawl quickly followed. He later apologized for the celebration.
Anisimov spent the end of his career playing in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantom and Hartford Wolfpack. The last time he was seen in the NHL was during 2020-2021 with the Ottawa Senators.
Anisimov at the end of his career was no longer the dynamic winger we saw in Chicago and New York.
It's a shame he never got to win a Stanley Cup, but he got to live out his dream of playing in the NHL, something, not many people get to do.
Source: SI
Former Blackhawks Forward Announces Retirement
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OCTOBRE 4 | 48 ANSWERS Former Chicago Blackhawks star announces retirement from professional hockey Do you think the Chicago Blackhawks should have traded Artem Anisimov, Jeremy Morin, and Corey Tropp for Brandon Saad, Alex Broadhurst, and Michael Paliotta? | ||
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| Brandon Saad wasn't worth it | 4 | 8.3 % |
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