"Among several other reportedly interested teams since Panarin's availability was revealed have been the Washington Capitals. Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman's most recent report on the Capitals was that some NHL teams believe the Caps are "aggressively pursuing" Panarin, and he seems to have gotten confirmation on that, given what he said on Monday's episode of CHEK's Donnie and Dhali show."
""I think he's deciding where he wants to go and who's willing to do the extension," Friedman said. "At different times, I've heard different things. I've heard if Florida can get it done, that's his first choice. I think Washington has made a really serious run at him. And I do think on some level, LA appeals to him. It seems as with every passing hour, I kind of get a different team."
"The major obstacles to completing a deal appear to be Panarin's preference for a landing spot and his and his agent's contract-extension demands. With a full no-movement clause in his contract, the 34-year-old winger controls his destiny and can basically hand-pick a list of suitors. Over the past few days, the cash-strapped Florida Panthers have become more widely talked about, as it's known that they would be Panarin's first choice,"
Artemi Panarin is available for trade with the New York Rangers seeking to move him before the NHL Olympic roster freeze. Multiple teams have shown interest, including the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, and Los Angeles. Panarin's landing spot preference and contract-extension demands are primary obstacles. His full no-movement clause gives the 34-year-old winger control to select suitors. Florida is reportedly Panarin's first choice, aided by agent Paul Theofanous representing Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. If Florida cannot create a viable deal, the Capitals are considered a serious contender to acquire Panarin.
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