"Deal On The Table": Trusted NHL Insider Confirms Artemi Panarin's Fate With The New York Rangers
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A trusted NHL Insider has just confirmed some major news on Artemi Panarin's future with the New York Rangers after weeks of speculation and rumours regarding a possible trade if a deal on a contract extension wasn't met.
According to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, there is one major detail that stands in the way of the New York Rangers signing star forward Artemi Panarin to a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The major issues being, that Artemi Panarin is looking to secure a true a superstar contract, something that will most likely make his the highest paid Rangers player once again as Igor Shesterkin took that title with his 8-year $92M extension.
«He's not going to sign if he's not paid as a premier player,» one Western Conference executive said. «That's what they're going to have to decide.»
However, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli has just revealed that there is a possible deal on the table regarding Artemi Panarin.
Frank Seravalli Confirms "A Deal Is In The Works" Regarding Artemi Panarin And The New York Rangers
The 33-year-old forward is entering the final year of a seven-year, $81.5 million contract. And without a doubt, he will be looking to secure a hefty extension as he is still the Rangers most productive offensive players.
But it appears that the Rangers and Panarin might be close on agreeing to a contract extension, as Seravalli revealed that he believes there is a deal on the table that makes sense for both sides. So we just might see an extension finalize before the 2025-26 season starts.
"I think there's a deal on the table that makes sense for both sides, or will be at some point during this upcoming season, let's see how that plays out" - Bleacher Report
At this time no other details have been given, but a giving top-tier money to a player who's well into his 30s is a risky move. So maybe this could be a shorter-term deal on the table?
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