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NHL Trade Grades: Rangers Trade Panarin to the Kings

Today was the NHL roster freeze ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and as many expected, Artemi Panarin was traded. In a long-awaited deal, the Los Angeles Kings acquired the Russian star in exchange for Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Grading the Artemi Panarin trade: Rangers hasten retool as Kings show urgency

All the hype around Wednesday’s 3:00 p.m. ET roster freeze as a sort of de facto deadline seemed set to end in a real letdown; with just minutes remaining

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Panarin Picks Kings, LA Takes Advantage of Rangers’ Limited Options

The Los Angeles Kings have made a bold, franchise-altering move by acquiring superstar left winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers on Wednesday.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

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Kings acquire Artemi Panarin in huge trade

The Bread Man is headed to Los Angeles. The Kings on Wednesday acquired left winger Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers. The Kings are sending former 1st-round pick Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick to New York in return for Panarin.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Artemi Panarin Signs Discount Extension with Kings Following Trade

The Artemi Panarin trade is now complete, and so is his contract extension. As per reports, Panarin’s new deal with the Kings is for two years and worth $11 million per season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 4

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats

Live From the Blue Seats is back at it tonight as Rob and Producer JL will talk the Artemi Panarin trade, the return, and whether there were better options available.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Rumors / February 4

NHL Trade: New York Rangers Trade Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings

The Artemi Panarin saga is over as the New York Rangers have traded him to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third round pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Reports: Kings acquire F Artemi Panarin from Rangers

The Los Angeles Kings acquired superstar forward Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. New York will receive prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round draft pick, per the reports.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

New York Rangers trade star winger to Kings

This deal will go down as the biggest trade of this year’s deadline, as the New York Rangers begin to rebuild once again, and the Kings will look to compete for postseasons in the years to come.

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Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

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Artemi Panarin News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

How real is the link between Panarin and the Lightning?

There’s growing intrigue to see if one of the best teams in the NHL is going to make a big swing on an available scoring threat. While there have been rumors that the New York Rangers were shopping forward Artemi Panarin, the discussions ramped up once the team started scratching him for roster management reasons last week.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Trade Deadline Primer: New York Rangers

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Rangers’ Focus Needs to Be on Developing Their Young Defensemen

The New York Rangers are sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference just two seasons after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. In 2021-22 and 2023-24, they made it to the Eastern Conference Final.

New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Rangers Coach Mike Sullivan Defends Matt Rempe Before Hurricanes Game

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan gave an update on Matt Rempe ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Rempe has been recovering from a broken left thumb he suffered on Oct.

Brett Berard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

New York Rangers Recall Brett Berard

Now that they’re committed to sitting out Artemi Panarin until he’s eventually traded, the New York Rangers needed another forward to fill the void. According to a team announcement, the Rangers have recalled Brett Berard from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.