"At exactly 3 pm, the hockey world was left stunned at the return the NY Rangers received for Artemi Panarin from the Los Angeles Kings. First off, the news of the trade was broken by NFL Insider Adam Schefter of all people, along with Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Second, and most importantly, was the underwhelming return of Liam Greentree, a conditional 2026 third-round pick, and a conditional 2028 fourth-round pick."
"The NY Islanders were a name floated as a possible destination for Panarin, finishing runner-up in the Panarin sweepstakes in 2019 when he was looking to play in New York. But a deal was never likely to materialize, with the Rangers' reluctance to make the Islanders a true contender and the Islanders unwillingness to streamline the Rangers rebuild. But the trade has immediate and future repercussions for the Isles."
"Seeing Panarin shipped to the Western Conference is a positive for all Eastern Conference teams. The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals were rumored to be major players vying for Panarin's services. The Isles are trying to hold off the Capitals in the playoff race, while the Hurricanes could become playoff opponents once again. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers were also possible destinations for Panarin, the only two teams to win the Eastern Conference over the last six seasons. But now he's headed West."
Artemi Panarin was traded from the NY Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and conditional 2026 third- and 2028 fourth-round picks. The trade was reported by Adam Schefter and Emily Kaplan. The Islanders were considered a possible landing spot but a deal was unlikely due to Rangers' reluctance to empower the Islanders and the Islanders' unwillingness to aid the Rangers' rebuild. Panarin's move to the Western Conference reduces Eastern Conference competition for playoff positioning. Several Eastern teams had been linked to Panarin. Panarin chose Los Angeles and his no-trade clause and involvement limited Rangers GM Chris Drury's negotiating leverage.
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