"The New York Rangers' fire sale will most likely begin with impending UFA Artemi Panarin. The Russian star is in the final year of his current deal and has been informed that the Rangers will not offer him a new contract. That's hockeyspeak for "we can't afford you, so we're going to trade you." Just about every team in the league would love to get Panarin on its roster. Save for the evidently rebuilding clubs, any team would get a boost from Panarin."
"And the Maple Leafs are no different. Panarin could ride shotgun with Auston Matthews, pretty much picking up the slack Marner left in Toronto. That's an idea Jonas Siegel of The Athletic conveyed in this comment: "On paper, Panarin would obviously be a great fit for the Leafs. He could give Auston Matthews the elite sidekick he's lacked since Mitch Marner's departure." Yes, on paper, Panarin makes sense."
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to feel the impact of Mitch Marner's departure, particularly in Matthews' supporting cast. The New York Rangers plan a fire sale that will likely include pending UFA Artemi Panarin, who could boost nearly any roster and provide elite offensive support beside Auston Matthews. Acquiring Panarin would require a substantial trade package, potential waiver of his no-trade clause, and salary retention to fit the Leafs' cap. Panarin would bolster offense but would not replace Marner's two-way play, penalty killing, and defensive contributions.
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