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Artemi Panarin Becomes Fastest Ranger to 600 Points as Contract Speculation Grows

His contract runs through June 2026 with a player-controlled clause that can block any trade.

Overview

  • He recorded the milestone assist in a 4-2 home defeat to the Seattle Kraken.
  • He reached 600 in 476 Rangers games, eclipsing Mark Messier's 531-game pace for the club benchmark.
  • Sportsnet's Elliott Friedman said Washington could be in the mix if extension terms are not met, with no move currently agreed.
  • Friedman also flagged Florida, Minnesota and Colorado as possibilities, noting Colorado previously offered four years at $13 million per season.
  • Panarin, 34, has 50 points in 46 games this season and 920 in 798 for his NHL career, and his deal averages about $11.6 million annually through June 2026.