"The Los Angeles Kings, one of the Sharks' chief competitors for a precious Western Conference playoff spot, made a significant splash on Wednesday, acquiring high-scoring winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers for prospect forward Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round draft choice. Soon after the trade was completed - mere minutes before the NHL's roster freeze at noon (PST) on Wednesday - the Kings signed the 34-year-old Panarin to a two-year, $22 million contract extension."
"Make no mistake: While the Kings still have some roster issues to sort out, namely at the center position, they're a better team now - and seemingly a harder team for the Sharks to pass in the standings - with Panarin than they were at the start of the week. With Panarin, the Kings get a winger they can immediately thrust onto their top line."
Artemi Panarin was traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for prospect forward Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round draft choice. The Kings signed Panarin to a two-year, $22 million extension with a full no-movement clause shortly after the trade. Panarin led the Rangers in scoring for seven consecutive seasons and had 57 points in 52 games this year, last playing Jan. 26. The Kings ranked 28th with an average of 2.57 goals per game. The Sharks recently acquired Kiefer Sherwood and hold 58 points, three behind the Seattle Kraken for the final wild card, with the Kings one point back.
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