New York Rangers Embark on Rebuilding Path; Panarin and Soucy in Trade Spotlight

By 247sports.news Sports Reporter

Rangers Announce Rebuilding Plan, Panarin and Soucy Likely to Move

The New York Rangers have stepped onto a new path towards Stanley Cup contention, retooling their roster as announced in a public statement echoing a similar move eight years ago. While no significant trades have been made yet, two players have emerged as likely candidates to don new jerseys by the NHL’s March 6 trade deadline.

We believe this is the best course for us to return to contention for the Stanley Cup.

— Chris Drury, Rangers President and General Manager

Carson Soucy: A No-Trade No-Brainer

• Established defensive defenseman with over 400 NHL games under his belt
• 12-team no-trade list and $3.25MM AAV contract may hinder trade negotiations
• Expected to fetch at least a mid-round pick, per The Athletic’s Peter Baugh

Artemi Panarin: A Complicated Contract Situation

Panarin, a pending UFA, holds a full no-move clause, meaning he must agree to any trade. The Rangers have informed him that he will not receive a contract extension, making his departure nearly certain. His destination, however, depends on his preferences.

Panarin could potentially guide the Rangers’ trade negotiations by limiting his acceptable destinations. There’s even a chance he could decline to waive his no-move clause. The Rangers’ return on Panarin will likely depend on the breadth of trade possibilities they present to potential suitors.

Recall Taylor Hall’s trade to the Bruins in 2021, where the Sabres’ limited trade options resulted in an “underwhelming” return, saving all that context for later in the article.

Other Trade Candidates and Timeline

Center Vincent Trocheck and defenseman Braden Schneider are other notable candidates for trade, though the Rangers have more flexibility with their contracts. The Rangers may wait until the offseason for these players to avoid rushing potential deals.

What’s Next?

With Panarin and Soucy likely to be moved soon, the Rangers’ retooling could kick into high gear ahead of the trade deadline. Stay tuned for more updates on the Rangers’ rebuilding path and potential trades.

FAQs

Who are the most likely Rangers to be traded?

Artemi Panarin and Carson Soucy are the most likely candidates.

What assets could the Rangers receive in exchange for Panarin?

The return will depend on Panarin’s willingness to be traded and the number of interested teams.

What other players might the Rangers trade?

Center Vincent Trocheck and defenseman Braden Schneider are possibilities.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on potential Rangers trade destinations that could offer Panarin an enticing chance at immediate success.

Join the conversation: Which teams do you think Panarin and Soucy could be traded to? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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