Finally, Artemi Panarin’s drama has been put to rest. However, that doesn’t mean the waters have even remotely calmed down for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>. If anything, moving on from Panarin was only the first hurdle—a pivotal one, obviously—but the first nonetheless. Now, the work may only just be beginning for Chris Drury, Mike Sullivan, and the Blueshirts going forward in the NHL.



The writing was on the wall for Panarin’s time in Manhattan. However, his next destination was still up in the air. According to reports, it remained that way until just hours before the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze, when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-reportedly-made-one-thing-clear-to-ny-rangers-before-la-kings-trade">Panarin made one thing clear to New York</a> and its front office, admitting where he wanted to play. 



Drury and the Rangers respected his wish, and that was that: “The Breadman” became the newest King in the league. After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-exits-ny-rangers-projected-lines-for-la-kings-after-blockbuster-trade">Panarin exited the Rangers, the Los Angeles Kings’ projected lines</a> received a massive boost. Despite the highs-and-lows, it seemed there was no bad blood between Panarin and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a>‘s Rangers. However, Drury dropped a comment during a press conference that may paint a different picture.



<h2>Drury’s message hides shot at Panarin</h2>



“Our fans deserve a Stanley Cup, not a team just hoping to get in as the last wild card,” Drury admitted, via The New York Post. “So we felt it was best to start this organizational shift sooner than later.“



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The Rangers’ general manager didn’t mince words during his media availability. Obviously, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarins-contract-details-with-la-kings-revealed-as-ny-rangers-reportedly-accept-sacrifice-in-trade">Panarin’s move and contract details with the Kings were revealed</a>, the biggest trade of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season was the talk of the town in the Big Apple. Needless to say, there was no escaping the barrage of questions for Drury.


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With his statement, the GM managed to wield a double-edged sword—one side pointing at Sullivan, whose job is to put the struggling Rangers back on their feet, and the other aimed at Panarin, whose departure for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Los Angeles</a> signals the end of an era in New York.



<h2>New York wants the Cup</h2>



The Rangers have divisional conquests and a Presidents’ Trophy to show for it. For some organizations, that’s more than enough. However, Drury made it clear that New York aspires to hoist Stanley Cups, and that an Eastern Conference Final run in 2024 is far from the end goal. 



“That will be the guiding principle of every decision we make as an organization,” Drury stated. “How does this help us return to a Stanley Cup contender? We are going to work tirelessly at this every day to continue to improve and push towards that goal.”



Although the Blueshirts have admitted it’s time to embrace a retool—not to be mistaken for a rebuild, though the latter feels imminent as rough outings continue to pile up—Drury has set the franchise’s sights on Lord Stanley. Whether that is a realistic goal, that is another question. Despite the alarms going off and smoke coming out of the building, Drury is still painting a rosy picture.


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NY Rangers make something clear to Mike Sullivan and fans, with subtle dig at Artemi Panarin after Kings trade

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NY Rangers make something clear to Sullivan, fans with subtle dig at Panarin after trade

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Seeing the glass half-full is a mission of its own for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>. Mike Sullivan and company have been through the wringer so far in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season—and the worst may still be ahead. However, after claiming Vincent Iorio off waivers, there may still be some hope for the Broadway Blueshirts.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-jose-sharks">San Jose Sharks</a> star Macklin Celebrini definitely thinks so. The former first overall selection in the 2024 NHL entry Draft voiced a sincere statement on watching his teammate leave for New York. As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> and the Rangers find themselves in the eye of the storm, Celebrini’s message about their latest addition can be a breath of fresh air.



“It’s tough. I know our roster and the numbers we have, it’s tough. He’s a hell of a player, that’s why he got picked up,” Celebrini said about Iorio, via San Jose Hockey Now.



<h2>Post-Panarin Rangers</h2>



Finally, the ongoing drama around Artemi Panarin came to an end. As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-exits-ny-rangers-projected-lines-for-la-kings-after-blockbuster-trade">Panarin exits the Rangers, revamping the Los Angeles Kings’ projected lines</a>, New York can now move on to the next stage. However, the grass won’t necessarily be greener on the other side.



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After the trouble the Rangers have been through in recent years, it’s tough for fans to have faith in the decisions made by the organization. However, if that’s not enough, then perhaps, hearing directly from one of the best players in the league—Celebrini—gives the Blueshirts’ fanbase hope.


 

 

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Regardless, hope has been a tricky sentiment in New York as of late. It seems every time fans get their hopes up, the Rangers manage to rip it away from them in the most painful ways. As Iorio makes his way into the disheartened lineup in Manhattan, fans should buy into the hype at their own risk.



<h2>What Iorio brings to the table</h2>



Needless to say, Iorio’s numbers aren’t quite there to call for parades. So far in his career, he has appeared in 30 games, recording four assists (three with the Sharks and one with the Washington Capitals). He has yet to net his first career goal. 



After all, San Jose did place him on waivers, so the Sharks can clearly live without the 23-year-old blueliner—even if Celebrini publicly laments the departure. Now, it’s up to Sullivan and the Rangers to help Iorio unlock his full potential—that’s been a major pending assignment for the New York organization in general.

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Artemi Panarin reportedly made one thing clear to NY Rangers before LA Kings trade

Artemi Panarin’s contract details with LA Kings revealed as NY Rangers reportedly accept sacrifice in trade

Mike Sullivan, NY Rangers receive encouraging message from Sharks' Macklin Celebrini on new signing - Bolavip US

Sullivan, NY Rangers receive encouraging message from Sharks' Celebrini on new signing

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Los Angeles Kings</a> have secured one of the biggest acquisitions of the season, landing Artemi Panarin from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> in a blockbuster move. The deal not only sends a superstar winger to LA but also comes with immediate clarity on his future with the franchise.



According to Elliotte Friedman, Panarin has agreed to a two‑year extension worth $11 million AAV, ensuring he remains a central piece of the Kings’ lineup beyond this season. The commitment underscores LA’s aggressive push to strengthen its offensive core as it aims for a deep playoff run, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-exits-ny-rangers-projected-lines-for-la-kings-after-blockbuster-trade">Panarin improving the Kings’ forward lines</a>.



NHL insider Chris Johnston reported that the Rangers are retaining 50% of Panarin’s salary as part of the trade to the Kings, a significant financial sacrifice that underscores New York’s willingness to absorb short‑term cost to complete the deal.



<h2>Panarin’s contract conditions</h2>



Johnston also detailed the conditions attached to the draft pick included in the deal:



<ul><li>If the Kings win one playoff round this year, the pick becomes a second‑rounder.</li><li>If the Kings win two playoff rounds, New York also receives a 2028 fourth‑round pick.</li></ul>



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These conditions give the Rangers potential upside depending on LA’s postseason performance, while the Kings gain a top‑tier offensive weapon for their playoff push. This match seemed written in the stars, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-reportedly-made-one-thing-clear-to-ny-rangers-before-la-kings-trade">Panarin reportedly making it clear to the Rangers</a> that he only wanted to be traded to LA.


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Artemi Panarin's contract details with LA Kings revealed as NY Rangers reportedly accept sacrifice in trade - Bolavip US

Panarin's contract details with LA Kings revealed as NY Rangers reportedly accept sacrifice in trade

Although the NHL season is in full swing, player movement continues unabated. The latest news confirms <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-exits-ny-rangers-projected-lines-for-la-kings-after-blockbuster-trade">Artemi Panarin’s departure: after leaving the New York Rangers</a>, he has officially become a member of the Los Angeles Kings.



Details about the move have also come to light. According to insider Mollie Walker, who shared the news on her X account, the Kings were the only team Panarin wanted to join—and the only team the Rangers were willing to deal with.



With this move, Panarin arrives in Los Angeles to join Andrei Kuzmenko. In doing so, the now former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Ranger</a> fulfills one of his main conditions for leaving: the opportunity to play alongside a fellow countryman.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a> are currently experiencing an uneven stretch this season, striving to climb toward the top spots in the Pacific Division. Will Panarin’s arrival be the missing piece that truly turns them into a contender?



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<h2>The potential impact of Panarin on the Kings</h2>



Panarin is expected to provide the elite offensive spark Los Angeles was seeking for its championship push. That explains why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarins-contract-details-with-la-kings-revealed-as-ny-rangers-reportedly-accept-sacrifice-in-trade">Kings were willing to hand Panarin a new contract, with help from the Rangers</a>.



The Breadman arrives with world-class playmaking and a high hockey IQ, qualities backed by his strong 2025-26 stats where he has already recorded 57 points (19 goals and 38 assists) in just 52 games.

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The drama is finally over. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> have traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings with just minutes to spare before the Olympic roster freeze in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Now, the Kings could boast one of the best forward lines across the league.



By adding Panarin to the equation, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Los Angeles</a> could now put forward the following forward lines. It’s still early to tell where ‘The Breadman’ will play, but there is a chance he is placed on the first forward line immediately upon arrival. 



Such a move could send Corey Perry down to the second unit, setting off a domino effect down the left wing. If that were the case, here is how the Kings could look, according to Daily Faceoff.



<ul><li>Artemi Panarin LW – Alex Laferriere C – Adrian Kempe RW</li><li>Corey Perry – Anze Kopitar – Joel Armia</li><li>Trevor Moore – Quinton Byfield – Andrei Kuzmenko</li><li>Kevin Fiala – Samuel Helenius – Taylor Ward</li></ul>



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<h2>What’s next for Panarin?</h2>



Amid much uncertainty about his future, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-reportedly-made-one-thing-clear-to-ny-rangers-before-la-kings-trade">Panarin made one thing clear to the Rangers before being traded to the Kings</a>. Moreover, ‘The Breadman’ expressed a deep desire: wherever he was headed next, he planned to stay there for a while. Therefore, as soon as news broke of his blockbuster trade to the Kings, the buzz shifted to contract talks. 


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Panarin is playing on the final season of his seven-year, $81.5 million deal. That meant he would become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in the summer of 2026. According to reports, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarins-contract-details-with-la-kings-revealed-as-ny-rangers-reportedly-accept-sacrifice-in-trade">the Rangers made a sacrifice to trade Panarin to Los Angeles</a>, eating up a considerable percentage of his cap hit for the 2025-26 NHL season. 



As a result, the Kings will enjoy Panarin at a discount for the second-half of the campaign. However, re-signing Panarin to an extension was also a part of the trade with the Rangers, and the Kings have now hold on to their end of the bargain. According to Chris Johnston, the Kings have agreed to a two-year, $22 million extension with Panarin. With that, all the drama around Panarin has now been put to rest. Barring a shocking trade deadline move, Panarin will stay in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 NHL season.

Artemi Panarin exits NY Rangers: Projected lines for LA Kings after blockbuster trade

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The clock is ticking for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>. Unless they can figure out a trade before 3:00 pm ET, Artemi Panarin will be locked to the roster after the 2026 Olympics come to an end. For both sides, that seems like the worst case scenario. However, a recent report made it clear there can always be something worse. 



If there is one thing the Rangers would want less than failing to trade Panarin, it’s letting him fall into the wrong hands in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. When it comes to New York, there is one team that stands out as a no-go trading route, and it is located on Long Island. According to reports, the Blueshirts are treading dangerously close to making a move with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-islanders">New York Islanders</a>. 



“At this point, I know the same amount as anyone else, but I’m starting to get this weird gut feeling it might end up being the Islanders,” Jonny Lazarus of the Daily Faceoff stated on X.



Fans in Manhattan can’t help but feel like the sky is falling. Everything that could go wrong has done so. Now, as Panarin’s saga approaches its ending, the Rangers could learn it may be a tragic end rather than a fitting finale. To make matters worse, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-ex-captain-rubs-salt-in-the-wounds-with-blunt-comment-amid-artemi-panarin-trade-rumors">ex-captain Jacob Trouba rubbed salt in the wounds with a blunt comment</a>.



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<h2>Can another Islanders-Rangers trade occur?</h2>



Perhaps, it’s the paranoia around Madison Square Garden speaking, or perhaps the Rangers already know that truth is stranger than fiction. The Broadway Blueshirts can find relief in the fact that the Isles weren’t named among the frontrunners when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-talks-reportedly-narrow-as-six-teams-remain-in-play">Panarin’s trade talks narrowed down to six NHL teams</a>. Still, as Panarin’s camp has yet to hint at where ‘The Breadman’ is headed next, every option remains on the table. 


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The Islanders feature a handful of Russian players on their roster, which has been reported to be a big factor behind Panarin’s pending decision. There are many reasons why the move would make sense—good luck trying to get those through the Blueshirts fanbase, though.



<h2>Why Islanders can go after Panarin</h2>



The Isles feature Panarin’s fellow countrymen Ilya Sorokin, Alexander Romanov, Semyon Varlamov, and Max Shabanov in Elmont, Panarin would not be required to move out of his home, and the Islanders can be willing to hand Panarin an extension right away. The latter has been a key factor in deciding which teams are truly in contention for Panarin, as the Russian star has no desire to go the rental route in the NHL. Wherever he heads next, he plans on staying for a while.



Moreover, after sweeping the season series against the Blueshirts, taking Panarin away from them would be the cherry on top. However, there is one big obstacle on the way: the Rangers would most likely be unwilling to send Panarin to Long Island.



<h2>Rangers (might) say no</h2>



Despite the leverage granted to Panarin thanks to his no-movement clause (NMC), the Blueshirts still have a say in the matter, and one would expect that doing business with the Isles is not on their to-do list for 2026. However, the two New York–based clubs engaged in a move recently, completing the first trade between the teams since 2010—and only the fourth in NHL history. 



As with every decision around the league, there is significant risk. For Chris Drury and the front office, such a piece of business could drive them out of Manhattan. Ask a thousand Rangers fans, and they would much rather make a bad trade with any other team than a good one with the Islanders. Drury knows that—or should—but he is also aware that desperate times require rare solutions. Which side will tip the scales? That’s the million-dollar question at the moment.

Artemi Panarin rumors: NY Rangers warned about worst-case scenario brewing

Artemi Panarin rumors: NY Rangers warned about worst-case scenario brewing - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> have spiraled out of control in the 2025-26 NHL season. There is simply no denying it. Mike Sullivan’s arrival has done little to change the course of the franchise, and the writing is now on the wall for a once-dubbed franchise player like Artemi Panarin. 



Watching from a distance—2,785 miles, to be precise—is someone who knows what playing for the Rangers means, both during the good times and the bad. Jacob Trouba, now on the Anaheim Ducks, had been in Manhattan long enough to witness the Blueshirts’ own <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> version of the booming days and the Great Depression.



As he enjoys the rise of the Ducks in Orange County, Trouba couldn’t help but drop a sharp message, one whose timing is no coincidence. With Panarin’s next destination up in the air, Trouba issued a “Greetings from Anaheim” postcard that only rubs salt in the Rangers’ fresh wounds.



“If I’m gonna be honest I’m having a little more fun than I had the last couple years,” Jacob Trouba admitted in dialogue with NHL on TNT’s crew before the Ducks’ 4-2 triumph over the Seattle Kraken.



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<h2>Bad blood between Trouba and Rangers</h2>



If there is one sport where being named a captain bears special meaning, it’s definitely hockey. When the Rangers named Trouba their 28th captain in franchise history in 2022, it seemed only retirement would do them part. 


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If the veteran blueliner were to be traded, most fans believed it’d be with mutual interest from both sides to move on. Instead, once Trouba’s production took a hit, the organization and fanbase turned on him, and that was all she wrote. Trouba was traded to the Ducks midway through the 2024-25 campaign. 



Over a year has passed, but his exit from New York City is still pinned on Trouba’s bulletin board, driving him to prove his former organization wrong.



<h2>Backfired on the Rangers</h2>



At the time, being shipped off to Anaheim felt like being relegated to a rebuilding team still a few years away from posing any threat. Meanwhile, the Rangers looked like a dormant contender, one that needed a wake-up call to get back on its feet. Moving on from the captain could be just that. Instead, the effect was completely opposite. 



Trouba rediscovered his best version with the Ducks, with the team currently on pace to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As for the Rangers, nothing has gone their way, and it feels like any move they make comes back to bite them. 



As <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-talks-reportedly-narrow-as-six-teams-remain-in-play">Panarin’s trade talks reportedly narrow down to six teams</a> in the NHL, the fear of this move backfiring is ever-present in The Big Apple. Still, New York has put itself in a position where only a trade can help it get out.


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NY Rangers’ ex-captain rubs salt in the wounds with blunt comment amid Artemi Panarin trade rumors

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NY Rangers' ex-captain rubs salt in the wounds amid Panarin trade buzz

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> head coach Mike Sullivan continues to manage a delicate situation as trade speculation around Artemi Panarin intensifies ahead of the Olympic roster freeze. 



While the organization has stayed measured in its public messaging, Panarin’s continued absence from team activities has only amplified questions about how close the franchise may be to completing a deal, especially as reports indicate that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-artemi-panarin-trade-talks-reportedly-narrow-as-six-teams-remain-in-play">NY Rangers’ Artemi Panarin trade talks have narrowed with six teams still in play</a>.



Panarin did not participate in Tuesday’s practice, though his absence was not related to the veterans’ optional on-ice session. Instead, the Rangers appear committed to keeping the star winger away from game action as trade discussions unfold, reinforcing the belief that his time in a Blueshirts uniform is nearing its end.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> addressed the situation briefly, confirming he remains in contact with Panarin.“I talked to him yesterday, yeah, he’s good,” Sullivan said Tuesday after practice. “He is continuing to skate on his own schedule. But I spoke to him yesterday and we’ll continue to control what we can until the business side of the game resolves itself.”



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<h2>Panarin remains on the sidelines as trade clock ticks</h2>



Even if the Rangers are unable to finalize a trade before the Olympic roster freeze at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Panarin is not expected to return to the lineup in the short term. 


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The team has already scratched him for multiple games under the designation of “roster management,” a clear indication of the organization’s approach while negotiations continue.



<h2>Panarin’s ongoing uncertainty</h2>



ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan noted that while momentum appears to be building as the deadline approaches, nothing concrete has emerged. “I do think we are getting to this pressure point, because of [Wednesday’s] 3 p.m. deadline and something should happen because now there is enough momentum, but we’re sitting here today and I’ve heard nothing concrete, just a lot of conflicting information, and I cannot guarantee to you that it will happen,” Kaplan said.


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NY Rangers' Mike Sullivan shares update on Artemi Panarin amid trade uncertainty - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> are operating against the clock as trade discussions involving Artemi Panarin intensify ahead of the Olympic roster freeze. With rosters set to lock at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, New York faces increasing urgency if it intends to finalize a move involving its star winger before that deadline.



Speculation around Panarin’s future has steadily narrowed, with league executives now viewing a deal as increasingly realistic in the short term. While the Rangers could technically wait until after the Olympic break and revisit talks closer to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> trade deadline, momentum suggests the market is crystallizing now rather than later.



According to reporting from The Athletic’s Vince Mercogliano, Panarin’s trade market has been reduced to six teams, which he categorized based on contract appeal, salary-cap flexibility, and trade assets, underscoring how defined the bidding process has become.



<h2>Panarin’s preferred destinations</h2>



Mercogliano noted that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> and Tampa Bay Lightning sit atop Panarin’s preference list — provided either can meet his contract expectations. “If either Florida team can hit his $ ask — a big if — it’s hard to think he wouldn’t pick one of them,” Mercogliano wrote, referencing Panarin’s no-move clause and leverage in the process. 



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Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a> and Los Angeles Kings were identified as the teams best positioned from a cap-space standpoint to accommodate a long-term extension.


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<h2>Deal possibilities</h2>



The remaining two teams — the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-jose-sharks">San Jose Sharks</a> and Washington Capitals — were described as having the strongest potential trade packages to offer the Rangers, even if their financial situations are more complex


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Mercogliano also emphasized that a rental scenario appears unlikely, adding in a follow-up that “I don’t believe Panarin wants to go the rental route.” With that constraint and the roster freeze approaching, the Rangers may be nearing a pivotal moment, one that could determine whether a deal is completed imminently or pushed to later in the season.

NY Rangers’ Artemi Panarin trade talks reportedly narrow as six teams remain in play

NY Rangers’ Artemi Panarin reportedly eyes major contract amid trade talks

NY Rangers' Artemi Panarin trade talks reportedly narrow as six teams remain in play - Bolavip US

It doesn’t take a genius to understand just how deflating the 2025-26 NHL season has been for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers. They say every cloud has a silver lining, but finding one among the pitch-black clouds hanging over the Manhattan skyline is a tough task at the moment.



Sullivan has seemingly grown tired of sounding like a broken record with his postgame statements for the team. With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> dragging a 2-8-0 form over their last 10 outings, the ‘hope core’ type messages are simply not doing it anymore for New York. 



Although Sullivan is staying positive as he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/mike-sullivan-makes-bold-promise-to-help-ny-rangers-amid-artemi-panarin-trade-rumors-chaos-and-losing-streak">made a bold promise to help the Rangers amid the chaos</a>, the head coach also dropped a very honest message about the Rangers. More precisely, about the costly penalties the team is taking. Indeed, the penalties help explain the current form, but limiting the reasons to that alone would be a massive understatement.



“We’re taking too many penalties, and they’re just lack of discipline penalties,” Sullivan admitted, via The New York Post. “Stick infractions in the offensive zone. It taxes some of our top players because we use them in the kill. I just think we’ve got to be better in certain areas of our game to give ourselves a better chance to get on the right side of the score.”



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<h2>The numbers behind Rangers’ penalties</h2>



Though Sullivan highlighted the amount of penalties taken by the Rangers, the numbers paint a different picture. New York ranks 25th in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> for penalty minutes (PIM) with a total of 426. The Boston Bruins currently lead the league in that department with a grand total of 752 PIMs. For the Broadway Blueshirts, it’s not as much about the quantity as it’s about the quality. And right now, they are taking bad-looking penalties.


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Regardless, the penalty kill hasn’t been a liability, either. Posting a 79.5 PK%, New York ranks 15th in the league. The penalty-killing unit is not great nor disastrous, it’s quite literally average. Sometimes being caught right in the middle is the worst scenario, though. Where the Rangers currently stand, making tweaks to improve can lead to an opposite effect. 



Thus, many teams and coaches are found stranded in no man’s land. That may be exactly where Sullivan and the Rangers stand. As a result, the two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach he orders his team to be disciplined, even though the numbers suggest the Blueshirts are the seventh-most disciplined team in the league.


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Mike Sullivan issues candid admission about NY Rangers amid dramatic NHL season - Bolavip US

Mike Sullivan issues candid admission about NY Rangers

Calling the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>’ 2025–26 NHL season a disaster would be an understatement. Even Mike Sullivan would admit as much. The two-time Stanley Cup–winning coach has already endured more adversity and turmoil in a little over half a season with the Rangers than he did during his long tenure in Pittsburgh.



It was during Sullivan’s second return to Pittsburgh—when the 2016 Stanley Cup championship team he coached was honored—that the Rangers head coach addressed the media postgame, delivering a clear promise for New York moving forward in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> campaign.



“I’m going to do my best to meet those challenges to try to help this organization moving forward,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> stated, per The New York Post. “We’re going to continue to try to get to know this group even more so than we know them now.”



<h2>Artemi Panarin rumors</h2>



Panarin missed his third straight game after serving as a healthy scratch during the 6-5 loss to the Penguins. Needless to say, ‘The Breadman’ will stay out of the lineup until New York can find a trade for the Russian star, whose contract comes to an end after the 2025-26 NHL season. 



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According to reports, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-artemi-panarin-reportedly-eyes-major-contract-amid-trade-talks">Panarin eyes a major contract extension</a> with his next team, which only complicates the job for the Rangers. Not only must the Broadway Blueshirts find a suitable trade partner—one who Panarin will waive his no movement clause (NMC) for—but also an organization that wants—and has the cap space needed—to allocate a contract like the one Panarin is reportedly after.


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<h2>Panarin will stay off the lineup until trade</h2>



Until then, the Rangers will have to figure themselves out with their leading scorer out of the lineup. Obviously, they would much rather find a solution soon. Moreover, the Olympic roster freeze will get into effect on Feb. 4 until Feb. 22, which means if Panarin hasn’t been traded by then, he will stay in New York until late February. 



As valuable as Panarin can be to Sullivan and the Rangers, the Blueshirts can’t afford to risk playing him, as he represents New York’s biggest bargaining chip and its best shot at a successful rebuild—for once. However, having won just three of their last 17 games, it’s easy to see why Rangers fans are growing impatient with the entire situation.



Panarin wants to play as well, and he has no interest in being left out to dry in New York—especially with both him and Russia set to miss the 2026 Olympics, leaving him uncertain about when his next NHL game will come.

Mike Sullivan makes bold promise to help NY Rangers amid Artemi Panarin trade rumors, chaos, and losing streak - Bolavip US

Sullivan makes bold promise to help NY Rangers amid Panarin trade rumors

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> have reached a defining moment with Artemi Panarin, and the organization’s recent decisions suggest the endgame is approaching. As the NHL season unfolded and postseason hopes faded, New York began prioritizing long-term flexibility over short-term results.



Panarin has not been on the ice, a move rooted in roster management rather than health concerns. With the Olympic break and trade deadline looming, the Rangers are protecting their most valuable asset, fully aware that any setback could complicate what is shaping up to be one of the league’s most significant trades.



That reality was underscored when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman addressed Panarin’s situation, signaling that his future hinges not just on a trade package, but on a major financial commitment. “That’s the big one. Artemi Panarin. The big fish we’re all kind of looking at here as we inch forward to the trade deadline,” Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts Podcast.



Despite the Rangers sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, Artemi Panarin continued producing at an elite level, leading the team with 57 points in 52 games. 



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<h2>How much control does Panarin’s camp really have?</h2>



Panarin’s full no-movement clause gives him total authority over any destination, but Friedman emphasized that his representation has been just as influential. Agent Paul Theophanis has made it clear that his client will not accept a rental situation.


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“The agent is driving a lot of this bus,” Friedman explained. “He doesn’t want to go twice. He only wants to go once.” That stance forces interested teams to line up a long-term extension before Panarin even considers waiving his clause.



<h2>Contract benchmark emerges</h2>



Friedman revealed that while contract specifics vary by team, one number keeps resurfacing in discussions. “The number I was hearing, and a few teams backed me up on this, was $50 million,” he said.


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As the deadline nears, Panarin’s situation stands as one of the most consequential storylines in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>—one that could reshape the playoff landscape and redefine the market for elite veteran scorers.

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Mike Sullivan breaks silence on NY Rangers historic trade with NY Islanders

NY Rangers' Artemi Panarin reportedly eyes major contract amid trade talks - Bolavip US

The clock is ticking in New York City. At any given moment now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> will confirm Artemi Panarin’s trade to another NHL organization. With the two sides seemingly past the point of no return, head coach Mike Sullivan voiced a strong reminder to the organization.



“He’s not an easy guy to replace,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> said about Panarin, via @SNYRangers on X. “[Panarin is] a terrific player and a great teammate. He’s good friends with a lot of guys that are in that dressing room. That has an impact on guys. He’s one of the best Rangers of his generation.”



While the Rangers have made it clear that Panarin’s time in New York is down to his final hours, they don’t appear to be in a rush to land a bona fide replacement for the Russian star. If anything, the Broadway Blueshirts seem focused on acquiring draft picks or young assets, opting to play the long game after a 2025–26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season that has been anything but encouraging. 



One way or another, Sullivan would like to see the team find a replacement for Panarin. However, all signs suggest that doing so is not currently a top priority for the organization. Though mostly a farewell message, Sullivan’s comments on Panarin are also a reminder to the front office that shipping him off may be a reasonable patch, but not a long-term solution.



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<h2>Update on Panarin </h2>



The Rangers announced that Brett Berard has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack, shortly after Panarin was a healthy scratch during the 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. 


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With no injuries keeping him sidelined—his absence attributed entirely to “roster management” reasons—the writing is on the wall. Barring a shocking turn of events, Panarin has likely played his last NHL game in a Blueshirts jersey.



<h2>Where to next?</h2>



Where will he be traded? That’s now the million-dollar question in the Big Apple. What’s clear, though, is that the Rangers will have to absorb a portion of Panarin’s $11.6 million cap hit. 



Without that, any trade candidate is likely off the table, leaving the team to watch “The Breadman” sign elsewhere in free agency. Even for an organization that’s endured as much as the Rangers have in recent years, an ending like this could cost several top executives their jobs.


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Mike Sullivan sends clear message to NY Rangers about trading Artemi Panarin

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Amid a dramatic NHL season under Mike Sullivan, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> have completed a historic trade with the New York Islanders, sending defenseman Carson Soucy to Long Island. In return, the Broadway Blueshirts acquired a third-round pick in the 2026 Draft.



When the Rangers said they were open for business, they clearly meant it. Amid a rough 2025-26 campaign, the Broadway Blueshirts sent veteran blueliner Soucy to the rival <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-islanders">Islanders</a>. Now, Sullivan set the record straight about the bold move.



“[Soucy] is a great person. He was a good Ranger. He competed hard. Him and I had a conversation, that’s what we talked about. I really enjoyed working with him. He’s a good pro. This is just part of the game and the reality of where we’re at,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> admitted about the move, via New York Post’s Mollie Walker.



<h2>Historic deal in New York</h2>



In more ways than one, it was a history-setting move in the league. Soucy’s move to Long Island was just the fourth trade between the two New York franchises in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> history.



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The last time both organizations agreed on a trade was in May 2010, when Jyri Niemi was sent to the Rangers for a sixth-round selection. More than 15 years later, the hotline between the teams in Manhattan and Long Island finally rang again.


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<h2>Islanders vs. Rangers</h2>



Not long after Soucy packed his bags and made the short trip from Madison Square Garden to UBS Arena, the blueliner will reunite with his former teammates on the ice. The Islanders and Rangers will clash in a back-to-back, home-and-home series. 



Surprisingly, the two sides arrive to the date quite differently than expected coming into the season. The Blueshirts expected to be in a better spot, whereas the Isles may have never believed they’d be sitting on a playoff spot. 



However, when these two teams meet, all tags are lost. No matter how they enter the game, anything can happen. That’s what makes rivalries so great, and what has led the Rangers and Islanders to engage in just four trades among themselves in league history.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> are officially starting the trade season in the NHL. Though Artemi Panarin remains the top asset set to be moved by the Broadway Blueshirts, a report indicates another veteran is about to be traded.



The New York Rangers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-islanders">New York Islanders</a> can barely stand one another. However, in times of need, the two clubs can put their differences aside and make business. That is definitely the case as the Blueshirts plan to send one veteran blueliner to the organization in Long Island.



“I’m hearing [the Rangers] are on the verge of their first move of the retool. A trade that sends Carson Soucy to the Islanders is brewing. No official announcement yet as they work out the particulars, but expect him to be held out of the lineup tonight for roster management,” Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic reported.



With Soucy on his way out, New York is proving how serious it is about embarking on a trading season, as results haven’t gone their way in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. Soon, Panarin may finally be traded away, but a suitor must be found that Panarin is willing to waive his no-movement clause (NMC) for.



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<h2>Update on Panarin</h2>



According to a report from Elliotte Friedman, Panarin wants to join the Florida Panthers. However, the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are severely cap-constrained at the moment, making a trade for Panarin unlikely. 


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The Rangers would have to absorb most of Panarin’s $11.6 million cap hit for the 2025–26 season for Florida to take on his contract. As it stands, the Cats have only around $2.5 million in cap space. 



Unless New York takes on roughly $10 million in dead cap space, a move for the ‘Breadman’ doesn’t make much sense for Florida—especially considering the Panthers could simply wait for him to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in the summer and pursue him then without giving up draft picks, which are becoming a finite resource in Sunrise.

NY Rangers reportedly trading veteran to hated NHL rival as Artemi Panarin trade buzz grows louder

NY Rangers reportedly trading veteran to hated NHL rival as Artemi Panarin trade buzz grows louder - Bolavip US

NY Rangers reportedly trading veteran to hated NHL rival

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