Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Blue Jackets and Artemi Panarin hadn’t started any contract extensions talks according to agent Dan Milstein. thinks that if the Blue Jackets were to make an offer it likely would be for eight-years in the $9 million range.
Tom Reed: The biggest question regarding Panarin saying he’s not willing to talk contract extension with the Blue Jackets at this time: “Is this his reps saying they’re not happy w/ negotiations or is it his reps saying he doesn’t want to commit to #CBJ long term?