Artemi Panarin trade rumors: What we know as NHL's roster freeze looms amNewYork

"The New York Rangers are trying to trade Artemi Panarin, but the star winger holds all the cards. With a full no-trade clause already allowing the 34-year-old to dictate where he'll land, Panarin's desire for a contract extension to already be in place before the trade goes through adds another wrinkle to shipping him off sooner rather than later. His demands are obviously providing some form of pause for interested parties,"

"Panarin has 57 points in 52 games this season and is the missing piece for most potential contenders. But Panarin wants a reported four-or-five-year extension worth between $11 million and $12 million per season a hefty price even with the NHL salary cap going up. And while the league's trade deadline is not until March 6, a roster freeze begins at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday for the Winter Olympics and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 22."

"A source indicated to amNewYork that the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche are among the interested parties inquiring about Panarin. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast, though, that the Avalanche views him strictly as a rental. Friedman also listed the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Detroit Red Wings as other potential landing spots that would be willing to offer him an extension. The Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars, like Colorado, only see him as a rental."

The New York Rangers are seeking to trade Artemi Panarin while the winger retains full control over any destination through a no-trade clause. Panarin is requesting a four- to five-year contract extension at roughly $11–$12 million per season that must be in place before any trade. Panarin has 57 points in 52 games, making him an attractive target for contenders. Reported suitors include the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Detroit Red Wings, though some teams view him only as a rental. The Rangers have begun a retool, trading Carson Soucy and considering moves involving Vincent Trocheck.

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