Player Profile-Artem Anisimov

Left wing Artem Anisimov debuted on the Russian unprofessional team Lokomtiv Yaroslavl during the 2004-05 season. He was drafted by the Rangers 54th overall in the 2006 entry draft. He signed his first contract with the Rangers in 2007 and played with the Hartford Wolfpack of the AHL for the 2008-09 season. He scored a goal and had two assists in the 2009 AHL All-Star Game for PlanetUSA. He was recalled by the Rangers in February 2009 and scored his first goal in a 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks in October of 2009. He signed a two year deal with the Rangers as a restricted free agent in 2011. He currently plays left wing on the top line with Derek Stepan as center and Marion Gaborik as right wing.