The New York Rangers will sit out Artemi Panarin until they can work out a trade
Mollie Walker: The New York Rangers held Artemi Panarin out of the lineup last night for roster management purposes, and he is not expected to play in any game for the Rangers before the Olympic roster freeze.
Z. Mercogliano wins: There is currently no Panarin trading, but things are moving in that direction.
Arthur Staple: Panarin would sign an extension with the acquiring team for the Rangers to maximize trade value, and it appears Panarin would like that too.
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Had initially thought most of the offers would come from teams considering him as a rental, which is why the Dallas Stars were one of the favorites last week.
The San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are legitimate destinations. I’m not sure about the Washington Capitals. The Sharks and Kings can send the Rangers a younger, potential top-six center in return.
Since last night I didn’t feel like anything was imminent.
Sheng Peng of SJ Hockey Now: The Sharks have spoken with the Rangers about Artemi Panarin, and he appears ready to sign an extension with San Jose.
Chris Johnston reported that a contract extension would force Panarin to waive his movement clause.
This doesn’t mean a trade and extension with the Sharks is imminent (as of late last night). The Sharks are in the wildcard spot and have won 14 of their last 22 games. They made the surprising acquisition of Kiefer Sherwood last week.
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Jimmy Murphy: The Rangers have already completed a trade with the rival New York Islanders. How about a trade with the New Jersey Devils? If Panarin was okay with just being a rental, how about approving a trade with the Devils? He wouldn’t have to move, even temporarily, to play for New Jersey.
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