Artemi Panarin to the Oilers? Insider Weighs In on Cup Chase and Trade Rumors
Key Takeaways
- Artemi Panarin could be traded to chase the Stanley Cup, according to insider Dave Pagnotta.
- Panarin is interested in Colorado, Dallas, and Edmonton as rental options if no extension materializes.
- A potential trade might involve a first and third-round pick, plus prospects, and a contract dump.
Cup or Contract?
New York Rangers captain Artemi Panarin isopen to a trade to pursue the Stanley Cup, according to insider Dave Pagnotta, who joined Oilersnation Everyday on Monday.
I think the primary goal is to do that (pursue the Cup), but link in with an extension.
– Dave Pagnotta, insider
Panarin, who has 19 goals and 57 points this season, wants a chance at the Stanley Cup but also desires an extension, Pagnotta revealed.
Three Teams in the Mix
Among the teams interested in Panarin, Pagnotta believes Colorado, Dallas, and Edmonton are the top options if he decides to be a rental player.
I think those are the three teams that he would be willing to chase a Stanley Cup with for the duration of this season.
– Dave Pagnotta, insider
Meanwhile, teams that remain very interested but are less likely to be considered by Panarin include Carolina, Los Angeles, and Florida, Pagnotta added.
What Would a Trade Look Like?
A potential trade for Panarin could mimic the deal involving Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders to the Colorado Avalanche, which included a first and third-round pick, top prospect Cal Ritchie, and a contract dump.
To fit Panarin’s $11.6 million cap hit, the Rangers would need to retain 50 percent if trading him to a contender. In exchange, the Oilers (or any other team) might need to include contracts back for the pending UFA.
Not So Fast…
Pagnotta emphasized that these teams haven’t discussed a trade to this extent yet, and there’s no guarantee a deal will materialize in the next 48 hours.