A trusted NHL Insider has just confirmed some major news on Artemi Panarin's future with the New York Rangers after weeks of speculation and rumours regarding a possible trade if a deal on a contract extension wasn't met.![Artemi Panarin]()
According to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, there is one major detail that stands in the way of the New York Rangers signing star forward Artemi Panarin to a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The major issues being, that Artemi Panarin is looking to secure a true a superstar contract, something that will most likely make his the highest paid Rangers player once again as Igor Shesterkin took that title with his 8-year $92M extension.
«He's not going to sign if he's not paid as a premier player,» one Western Conference executive said. «That's what they're going to have to decide.»
However, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli has just revealed that there is a possible deal on the table regarding Artemi Panarin.
Frank Seravalli Confirms "A Deal Is In The Works" Regarding Artemi Panarin And The New York Rangers
The 33-year-old forward is entering the final year of a seven-year, $81.5 million contract. And without a doubt, he will be looking to secure a hefty extension as he is still the Rangers most productive offensive players.
But it appears that the Rangers and Panarin might be close on agreeing to a contract extension, as Seravalli revealed that he believes there is a deal on the table that makes sense for both sides. So we just might see an extension finalize before the 2025-26 season starts.
"I think there's a deal on the table that makes sense for both sides, or will be at some point during this upcoming season, let's see how that plays out" - Bleacher Report
At this time no other details have been given, but a giving top-tier money to a player who's well into his 30s is a risky move. So maybe this could be a shorter-term deal on the table?
