New York Rangers star forward Artemi Panarin has now become the biggest name on the NHL trade market. The Rangers have made it clear they aren’t planning to extend him, and instead shifting toward a retool, trade speculation has taken off around the league.
What Does One NHL Insider Say Is Artemi Panarin’s Asking Price?
Now, an NHL insider has offered insight into what it would actually cost to move Panarin out of New York, and which teams are keeping a close eye on the situation.
Panarin is heading into the final season of his seven-year, $81.5 million contract. The Rangers had previously explored a short-term extension comparable to Anže Kopitar’s two-year, $7 million-per-season contract with the Kings, but those talks never gained traction.
Speaking on Saturday Headlines, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke down the Rangers’ asking price for the elite winger.
“He’s obviously the name everyone is focused on right now,” Friedman said. “If you remember last year, Brock Nelson was traded from the Islanders to Colorado for Cal Ritchie, a first-round pick, and a conditional third. There were other pieces involved, but those were the key pieces, and it sounds like that’s where the Rangers’ starting point is with Panarin.”
According to Friedman, the Rangers are using last season’s Brock Nelson trade as a comparable. In that deal, the Islanders sent Nelson and William Dufour to the Avalanche in exchange for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a first-round pick in either the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft, and a conditional third-round pick in 2028.
A major factor in any potential deal is whether Panarin would be open to signing an extension. With a no-move clause in his contract, he ultimately controls where he goes, something teams are carefully considering.
Friedman noted that several teams are already being discussed, including Anaheim, where Artemi Panarin has a history with head coach Joel Quenneville. Los Angeles is another team weighing its overall direction, while Washington could be in the mix if an extension is involved. Other clubs are also quietly monitoring the situation as the market takes shape.
“I’m always conceding that I’m missing teams that are in on this, but I think that’s kind of where the market starts, where the trade talk starts,” Friedman added, “And some of the teams are trying to figure out what Panarin is willing to do.”
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For now, it remains to be seen where Panarin might end up. The Rangers and Artemi Panarin will turn their focus back to the ice as they prepare to face the Boston Bruins on Monday, while trade talks continue to swirl behind the scenes.
