Olympic Roster Freeze
Kings acquire Panarin from Rangers in blockbuster trade
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The Los Angeles Kings have traded for star forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers just before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze. Panarin, who waived his no-movement clause, signed a two-year extension with the Kings worth $11 million annually. In return, the Rangers received prospect Liam Greentree and conditional draft picks.
As the NHL's Olympic roster freeze approaches on Wednesday, the New York Rangers are under pressure to trade star winger Artemi Panarin. The 34-year-old forward, who holds a full no-movement clause, seeks a lucrative extension and prefers teams like the Florida Panthers. Multiple contenders, including the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, remain in the mix amid ongoing negotiations.