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Kings Acquire Artemi Panarin From Rangers Before Olympic Roster Freeze

Panarin leveraged his no‑move clause to land in Los Angeles with a two‑year, $22 million extension.

Jan 23, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) looks to pass the puck during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York receives 20-year-old prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional 2026 third-round pick that becomes a second if the Kings win one playoff round, with an additional 2028 fourth if they win two.
  • The Rangers will retain 50% of Panarin’s remaining $11.6 million cap hit for this season.
  • The trade was completed just as the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze began, removing one of the top pending free agents from the market until after Feb. 22.
  • Panarin had 57 points in 52 games this season and was held out of the lineup in late January for roster management during trade talks.
  • New York’s retool and Panarin’s full no-movement clause constrained the market, and he selected Los Angeles as his destination.