Back to the Colorado Avalanche Newsfeed

How Panarin Trade directly impacts Colorado Avalanche

The Artemi Panarin trade could have a direct impact on the Colorado Avalanche, but not quite in the way fans may believe.

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates with the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Artemi Panarin saga is over. The New York Rangers traded the Russian forward to the LA Kings on Wednesday. The Avalanche were loosely linked in the mix.