Artem Anisimov
C FA
Tue 10/8/24 12:27 PM

Anisimov has retired after a 13-year NHL career spanning four teams.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov racked up 376 points in 771 career regular-season games with the Blackhawks, Rangers, Blue Jackets and Senators. The 36-year-old also added 17 points in 43 career postseason outings. The left-shot forward last appeared in the NHL with Ottawa during the 2020-21 campaign.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Tue 1/2/24 1:02 PM

Anisimov agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with AHL Hartford on Tuesday, AHL Insider Tony Androckitis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov spent last season in the minors with AHL Lehigh Valley for which he tallied 19 goals and 17 assists in 55 contests. Even if the 35-year-old center signs a permanent deal with Hartford, he won't be eligible to be called up by the Rangers unless he were to ink a two-way NHL contract. Still, Anisimov has 771 games of NHL experience and could be an intriguing option if the veteran forward shows he still has some gas left in the tank with the Wolf Pack.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Wed 10/4/23 11:36 PM

The Red Wings released Anisimov on Wednesday from his professional tryout agreement, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
As a member of the Blackhawks, Anisimov had some experience playing alongside Alex DeBrincat, who was Detroit's most prominent offseason acquisition. Unfortunately, Anisimov was unable to land a spot with the Red Wings out of training camp. The 35-year-old forward had 19 goals and 36 points in 55 games with AHL Lehigh Valley last season.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Tue 9/19/23 6:36 PM

Anisimov signed a professional tryout agreement with the Red Wings on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov hasn't played in the NHL since 2020-21, when he had nine points in 19 outings with the Senators. He spent last season with AHL Lehigh Valley, posting a respectable 36 points in 55 contests. Anisimov is likely competing for a bottom-six spot with the Red Wings.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Tue 11/15/22 10:40 AM

Anisimov (lower body) signed a professional tryout agreement with AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Tony Androckitis of theAHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov was injured while in camp with the Flyers on a PTO and is continuing to work his way back to 100 percent. If he can show he still has something left in the tank, Anisimov could earn a two-way deal from Philadelphia at some point. Until then, he won't be eligible to suit up in an NHL contest.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Thu 10/13/22 6:35 PM

Anisimov (lower body) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Devils, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov remains out, and he's also on a professional tryout, so he would need to sign a contract before he's eligible to play in the regular season. He is unlikely to sign until he's healthy again, and there's been little information on when that might happen. Prior to the injury, he was pushing for a fourth-line job.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Sun 9/25/22 2:09 PM

Anisimov didn't take part in Sunday's scrimmage due to a lower-body injury, Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov blocked a shot in Saturday's preseason win over Boston. He is attending training camp with the Flyers on a professional tryout and it will be difficult for him to land a roster spot if he can't return in short order.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Fri 9/23/22 10:07 AM

Anisimov is expected to battle with Tanner Laczynski for the fourth-line center job in Philadelphia, according to Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
Patrick Brown is week-to-week with offseason back surgery, leaving a spot open for Anisimov, who is on a PTO, and Laczynski, who is on a two-way contract. Anisimov spent last season in the KHL, where he had eight goals and 19 points in 27 games with Yaroslav Lokomotiv after spending the previous 12 seasons in the NHL.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Mon 9/19/22 3:41 PM

Anisimov will take part in the Flyers' training camp on a professional tryout agreement, the team announced Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov will be looking to return to the NHL after spending last season in Russia with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv. In the KHL, the 2006 second-round pick notched eight goals and 11 assists in 27 outings. During his previous NHL stints, Anisimov has logged 771 games for the Rangers, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Senators and brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Artem Anisimov
C FA
Wed 10/20/21 9:40 AM

Anisimov agreed to terms on a one-year deal with KHL club HC Lokomotiv on Wednesday, per KHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Anisimov was in training camp with the Avalanche on a professional tryout agreement but was unable to earn a permanent deal from the club. Instead, the 33-year-old will return to the KHL for the first time since 2012-13 when he garnered 29 points in 36 games for Yaroslavl Lokomotiv. At this point, this will likely mark the end of Anisimov's time in the NHL, which would see him eventually retire having played in 771 games for the Rangers, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Senators. In those outings, Anisimov generated 180 goals, 196 assists and 1380 shots while averaging 15:58 of ice time.