New York Rangers to await decision on UFA Artemi Panarin
Bleacher Report: Frank Seravalli believes the New York Rangers want to see how their season starts before making a decision on pending UFA forward Artemi Panarin. They probably won’t be afraid to trade him if things don’t go their way.
** Transcribed by NHLRumors.com
“I’m bullish on the Rangers. I think they’re off to a better start than they give themselves credit for. I know the record is what it is. I know goalscoring and ineffectiveness at home have been an issue. However, when you look at how they performed in front of Igor Shesterkin, I think they put this team ahead of Mike Shah To have better success with our structure than before under Leven. Shesterkin has a good start. This team is going to have more success in the future. Yes, we know that the coaching changes are important.
So what does this have to do with Artem Panarin? Well, I think the Rangers want to get a real clear picture of how this team is performing in the here and now before making a decision on Panarin.
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers season determines fate of Artemi Panarin
If Chris Drury and company are going nowhere, do I think they’ll be afraid to trade Artemi Panarin before the deadline? no I do not. Not at all. You’ve seen how aggressive Chris Drury can be, whether it’s moving Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider, K’Andre Miller or anyone else he believes has not contributed to the overall success of this team and their future in bringing the Stanley Cup back to New York for the first time since 1994. If you don’t help, you get hurt. That’s how the Rangers see it.
I’m in the minority and seem to think Panarin can be part of the solution to this puzzle for the Rangers. What does that look like in terms of postseason success and accomplishments? You have to get there first and they need to find a way to get back on track. It all starts with themselves, and then they start thinking about how the team gets the puck into the net.
I’m bullish on the Rangers. I like Panarin. Regardless, this will be a storyline worth watching as the season continues. But I don’t think they’ve made that decision yet. “
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