"The trade between the New York Rangers and the LA Kings involving Artemi Panarin may seem like a matter totally foreign to the Toronto Maple Leafs. After all, both teams play in different divisions. The Kings, for their part, are in the Western Conference. This team is one the Maple Leafs only see twice a year. So, why would this trade matter to Toronto Maple Leafs fans?"
"Now that Panarin is off the board, other deals could go through. But given the lowball deal the Kings got for Panarin, the Maple Leafs shouldn't expect to cash in on their potential targets. One name that's popped up in recent chatter is Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Let's assume that the Maple Leafs are willing to move Ekman-Larsson. After seeing what the Rangers got for Panarin, would it be realistic for the Maple Leafs to demand a high price for Ekman-Larsson? That's doubtful."
The Rangers' trade of Artemi Panarin to the Kings will ripple through the Eastern Conference and alter buying and selling behavior. With Panarin off the market, other Rangers players could be moved, producing opportunities for teams like the Maple Leafs to acquire assets at reduced prices. The underwhelming return for Panarin establishes a low comp that buyers can cite to drive down asking prices. As a result, sellers such as the Maple Leafs may struggle to extract high returns for trade targets like Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Selling GMs will face a catch-22 between accepting low offers and being criticized for poor returns.
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