"Starting with the most successful forward who also happens to be on an expiring contract. I will likely cover this in greater detail later on, but I don't think how Panarin performs should have a great impact on his contract status. Of course if he completely falls off, that's worth noting. But for the most part, we know who Panarin is, and we know his value, but also his age."
"I was a big proponent of the JT Miller trade even if the timing felt odd. My reasoning was that other than Panarin, the Rangers didn't have a guy who would threaten to score at a point per game pace. It's rare that teams can be a true contender with that little star power. My concern with Miller is his contract."
The Rangers begin the season amid significant uncertainty after a very poor prior year and tempered expectations despite past contention hopes. Artemi Panarin is the club's most successful forward and carries an expiring contract; his known production and age inform decisions about contract length, deadline trading, and potential re-signing. A pragmatic approach favors shorter term deals or using Panarin as a deadline asset if the team is not an obvious contender, while retaining options into the offseason. JT Miller is positioned as the top scoring threat after Panarin, but his substantial contract is a notable concern for team construction.
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