The New York Rangers' challenging season ended amid off-ice turmoil, including settlements between Artemi Panarin and a former employee who alleged sexual assault. The incident was not reported to law enforcement and surfaced during a separate investigation of the accuser. This development is just one of several negative headlines that plagued the team throughout the season. Coach Peter Laviolette emphasized focusing on the game at hand but acknowledged the weight of these issues. Fans showcased their discontent, and the season's struggles began with poor offseason decisions, setting a troubled tone for future developments.
The agreements reportedly include a nondisclosure agreement and no admission of wrongdoing clauses.
"We got one game left here. We got to focus on that. That's not going to change our place in life, the game tonight."
The season seemed doomed since last summer, when the Rangers circumvented Barclay Goodrow's no-trade list.
It's just the latest negative headline to hover over the Blueshirts in a season that has been chock full of them.
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