Artemi Panarin Announces Life-Altering News Leading To Absence From NHL All Star Game

Artemir Panarin has had to decline the invitation to represent the New York Rangers at this year's All-Star weekend.

The organization shared a statement explaining his decision.

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The Rangers announced that Panarin and his wife are expecting their second child .

In the video, he invites fans to vote for his teammates. Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Alexis Lafreniere, Vincent Trocheck, Jacob Trouba and Adam Fox could be at the All-Star weekend.

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This year's edition promises to be one hell of a show!

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