Everyone is wondering what Artemi Panarin wants to do
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the latest speculation surrounding the New York Rangers.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
“Well, I just think after what happened yesterday, where the Rangers sent the letter, and then they met with some of their players, they met with the group, and they met with some of the guys individually.
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And then the news came that they will not offer Artemi Panarin a contract extension. And I think Ron, who has come out there, is that everyone wants to know what his plans are. For example, what does he want to think about?
And you know, he spoke shortly after they beat Philadelphia today, and he was obviously still processing everything and didn’t want to say much.
NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin will not receive an extension offer from the New York Rangers
I think the biggest thing that comes out of this is you’re going to see some teams asking, will he talk to us? Rental? Will he sign? I have no doubt this will be one of the things people will be watching in the coming weeks.”
Kiefer Sherwood’s agent is working with the Vancouver Canucks to find a deal
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the latest speculation surrounding the Vancouver Canucks and incoming UFA Kiefer Sherwood
** NHLRumors.com transcription
“Yes, finally one of the things that happened with the Quinn Hughes deal was that the Canucks allowed the agent to work with them, to get that transaction done, and that’s definitely one of the reasons why it was done so quickly. The same thing is happening now for Sherwood.
He’s a good player. He’s having a great year. He has proven that he is not a fluke. And I just think there’s a bunch of teams right now, and a bunch of people say they called it poker. As if everyone is just sitting here now, as if there is definitely interest.
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It will come down to when someone decides to step up, but the agent is now working with the Canucks to make this deal happen, and no one seems concerned about the injury.
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