The Rangers face critical decisions regarding the future of their star players, particularly Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Chris Kreider. While rumors suggest Kreider may be traded, the new coach Mike Sullivan's interest in working with Kreider adds uncertainty. Trading Panarin is viewed as a viable option due to the significant cap space it would create, potentially allowing the signing of key players and enhancing the roster, while also granting opportunities to emerging talent like Gabe Perreault. However, the risks associated with such a move are acknowledged.
There's a strong argument that trading Artemi Panarin is the better choice, though it is not without risk.
The extra cap space from trading Panarin could be used in additional trades to bring in a higher salary player, possibly Marco Rossi from Minnesota.
Trading Artemi Panarin frees up the most immediate cap space at $11.6 million, which almost doubles the Rangers available cap space this summer.
Mike Sullivan has verbalized his enthusiasm for working with Kreider, so a trade is not the foregone conclusion it once was.
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