Artemi Panarin could increase his stock by waiving for a contender
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet: The 33-year-old Artemi Panarin is over a point a game this season. The pending UFA won’t be getting a contract from the New York Rangers, and teams will be calling. He’s got a full no-movement. Waiving for a contender and being in a position to succeed would only add to his next contract.
The New York Rangers have several players who will interest teams
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The New York Rangers have told everyone that they’re going to retool and that they’ll be working with Artemi Panarin’s agent to find a new organization.
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Rasmus Andersson (and Kiefer Sherwood) have now been traded this week, and more teams may be looking to make moves after the Olympic trade freeze that is just over two weeks away.
Teams will be asking the New York Rangers how much they’d be willing to retain of Artemi Panarin’s $11,642,857 cap hit. Retaining half would put his number at $5,821,428. He’s got a full no-movement clause. Recent speculation has linked the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars to Panarin. The Rangers will want a first-round pick, a prospect, and another asset.
There will be teams asking the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck. The Minnesota Wild will be interested. The Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets will likely call the Rangers. He’s got three years left at $5.625 million.
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The Rangers may get calls on pending UFA defenseman Carson Soucy and pending RFA defenseman Braden Schneider. Forward Mika Zibanejad has four years left and a no-movement clause. He wasn’t interested in being traded at the draft or in the offseason, but the team’s new direction may change his mind.
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