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Artemi Panarin Traded to Kings in Blockbuster Deal

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings just before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze.
The Kings acquired Panarin for top prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks.
He signed a two-year contract worth $22 million, keeping him through the 2027-28 season.
Panarin said he does not want to be rented for months.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion in 1967 doubled its teams from six to twelve, introducing franchises like the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings. This shift, driven by competition with the Western Hockey League, transformed player transactions, leading to increased trading activity. Today, trades like Artemi Panarin's from the Rangers to the Kings highlight the ongoing strategic importance of player movement in shaping team dynamics and league competitiveness.

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Story summary

Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings just before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze.
The Kings acquired Panarin for top prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks.
He signed a two-year contract worth $22 million, keeping him through the 2027-28 season.
Panarin said he does not want to be rented for months.

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