Artemi Panarin reveals contract discussions with New York Rangers broke down before Chris Drury's retool letter
Artemi Panarin's departure from the New York Rangers wasn't sudden, as contract talks faltered months prior. The Rangers' proposed team-friendly extension signaled to Panarin he wasn't a priority. He sought stability for his family, leading to a trade to the Los Angeles Kings where he signed a new deal, marking the end of an era for the Rangers' rebuild.
Artemi Panarin's departure from the New York Rangers wasn't sudden, as contract talks faltered months prior. The Rangers' proposed team-friendly extension signaled to Panarin he wasn't a priority. He sought stability for his family, leading to a trade to the Los Angeles Kings where he signed a new deal, marking the end of an era for the Rangers' rebuild.
