Panarin Traded to Kings, Signs 2-Year Deal After Rangers Departure

Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings, signing a two-year, $22 million contract. Panarin revealed the Rangers were reluctant to offer an extension, and he chose the Kings as his preferred destination, influenced by Vladislav Gavrikov, even losing over $30 million. His arrival significantly boosts the Kings' top-six, creating a forward surplus. Panarin, who recorded 607 points in 7 seasons with NYR, expressed pride in his time with the Rangers.