Sources: Artemi Panarin likely has played last Rangers game

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Artemi Panarin sat out the New York Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Islanders on Wednesday night for "roster management" reasons, according to the team. However, sources told ESPN the Rangers are expected to sideline Panarin until the Olympic roster freeze -- and it's likely the winger has played his final game with the organization as it works to facilitate a trade.

The Rangers announced earlier this month they are entering a retool after their disappointing first half of the season. The same day, general manager Chris Drury met with Panarin and told him the team would not be extending a new…