Rangers Trade Artemi Panarin to Kings for Greentree and Third-Round Pick
In a significant move, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers. This trade, reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, includes forward prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick.
Details of the Trade
- Player Involved: Artemi Panarin
- New Team: Los Angeles Kings
- Former Team: New York Rangers
- Incoming Players: Liam Greentree, conditional third-round pick
- Panarin’s Age: 34
- Contract: Final year of a seven-year, $81.5 million deal
Performance Metrics
During his tenure with the Rangers, Panarin has established himself as one of the NHL’s premier scorers. Over seven seasons, he accumulated:
- Goals: 205
- Assists: 402
- Total Points: 607
He ranks eighth in assists and ninth in total points in Rangers franchise history. Notably, only five players have amassed more points than Panarin in the last seven seasons.
Background of the Trade
The Rangers currently hold the last position in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 22-28-6. In response to the team’s declining performance, general manager Chris Drury indicated intentions to retool the roster. This led to decisions affecting Panarin’s future, including informing him that a new contract would not be offered.
Prospect Acquired
In return for Panarin, the Rangers received 20-year-old Liam Greentree. Selected as the 26th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Greentree has impressed with the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, scoring 23 goals and providing 22 assists in 34 games this season.
Panarin’s Future with the Kings
As Panarin joins the Kings, he aims to make a mark in his quest for a Stanley Cup. The Kings are currently positioned just one point shy of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Panarin’s experience and scoring prowess will be instrumental as he seeks his first Stanley Cup Final appearance.
This trade marks a new chapter in Panarin’s career and the Kings’ strategy as they look to bolster their playoff chances this season.
