When it comes to pending unrestricted free agent Artemi Panarin, one of the options for the New York Rangers is to move their leading scorer ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 6.
In fact, many believe that’s the best course of action for the Rangers, since it would help them continue to turn over their core and restock the roster at the same time.
It sounds like a good plan in theory. But NHL Network host E.J. Hradek tossed cold water on oversized expectations if the Rangers trade the dynamic forward.
“My message to Rangers fans, if [the Rangers] decide to trade him, don’t expect you’re going to get a king’s ransom for him,” Hradek told Forever Blueshirts on the RINK RAP podcast.