Artemi Panarin has at least one $40 million offer
TSN: The New York Rangers are still trying to find Artemi Panarin a new home by 3:00 PM ET today, but it’s unclear if that will happen. There is interest, and Panarin’s agent continues to talk to teams, according to Chris Johnston.
“You know, a key part of getting this deal done is actually agreeing to a contract extension. I think there’s a range of where teams are willing to go. I’ve heard at least one team has put $40 million on the table for Panarin, but it’s not until he signals to the Rangers that he’s found the right situation for himself that can go forward. So, we’ll see if they get that done by Wednesday.”
High prices for the St. Louis Blues’ top players
TSN: St. Louis Blue GM Doug Armstrong has set high prices for his players heading into the Olympic trade freeze, according to Darren Dreger. Some interested teams also have to deal with their own salary cap situation.
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“We’re talking about high-end guys like (Colton) Parayko and (Justin) Faulk and (Jordan) Kyrou and (Brayden) Schenn and (Robert) Thomas and Jordan Binnington. All pieces in play, some obviously more complicated than others. So, there’s value in that group of players.”
It could be quiet leading up to the 3:00 PM trade freeze … The Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy
TSN: Pierre LeBrun talked to 15 teams on Tuesday and the majority of them expected to be quiet heading into the trade freeze today. A couple of teams said they were interested in doing something, but the majority feel they need more time. Some teams’ salary cap position limits what they can do now. One GM noted that though they can’t make trades during the break, the conversations won’t stop.
“I will say a team to keep an eye on is Carolina. The Hurricanes really would like to make a move before the trade freeze. They’re up for it and they have the cap flexibility to do it, but they have to find a team where there’s a fit.
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And the Maple Leafs have been pretty busy over the last couple of days in terms of chatter, but doesn’t mean necessarily that we’ll have anything come the trade freeze.
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