Let me get this straight...

Artemi Panarin, 27, UFA offensive Superstar right-shot LW Russian, who speaks broken English, who's from the effing Ural Mountains, who loves the bright lights and flare of the glitzy glam, which is why he left CBJ, a fashion and outdoor enthusiast (have you checked his IG?), who thrives playing with elite talent... ...

is going to forego Floridian tax free $, perfect weather, beaches full of babes, perfect balance of city social scene + suburbia, rubbing shoulders with a Russian community of billionaires, businessmen & retired stars, fluent teammates, great depth, a great coach, who he already loves and has played for, a spot on 1st unit PP as the trigger man... AND signing with his best friend...

FOR... a team with NO Russians, no arena, less after-tax $, an 80 year old GM, a D-first coach, an inferior PP spot, to live 3.5 minutes from Hempstead/spend his off days at Miller Ale House or Roosevelt Field mall in a family environment with a girlfriend who's entire life is built on exploration of the world's finest??? ??