{"id":434414,"date":"2026-01-29T15:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/434414\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:11:25","slug":"rangers-artemi-panarin-held-out-of-lineup-potential-landing-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/434414\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers’ Artemi Panarin held out of lineup: Potential landing spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artemi Panarin was held out of the New York Rangers<\/a>‘ lineup on Wednesday, Jan. 28 for roster management purposes.<\/p>\n

The Athletic and other media organizations said Panarin isn’t likely to play before the Olympic break. The Olympic roster freeze begins on Feb. 4.<\/p>\n

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He’s the most valuable trade asset the Rangers have after general manager Chris Drury said in a letter to fans that they planned to “retool” the roster<\/a>. Panarin has led the team in scoring each season since signing as a free agent in 2019. He leads again with 57 points in 52 games.<\/p>\n

Panarin is in the final year of his contract but has a full no-movement clause, meaning he has the final say on where he goes if traded. TSN reported<\/a> that Panarin, who averages $11.6 million<\/a> in his current deal, would want an extension lined up before signing off on a trade.<\/p>\n

Here are some possible places where it could make sense for Panarin to end up in a trade:<\/p>\n

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Dec. 12: The Minnesota Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Dec. 12: The Minnesota Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Dec. 12: The Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Oct. 24: The Vancouver Canucks acquire forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2027 fourth-round pick.<\/p>\n

They have been aggressive the past two seasons, trading for Jake Guentzel and Mikko Rantanen, though they weren’t able to re-sign those players<\/a>. The Hurricanes likely want to make a splash again as they try to get past the third round. They have cap space and a first-round pick.<\/p>\n

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The Red Wings are a legitimate threat to end their nine-year playoff drought. They made only minor moves at last year’s deadline, which drew criticism. Acquiring Panarin would be a major addition and the Red Wings have tons of cap space. Panarin would be reunited with former Blackhawks and Rangers teammate Patrick Kane.<\/p>\n

The Stars were also aggressive last season, trading for and signing Rantanen<\/a> at the 2025 deadline. They could use forward help with Tyler Seguin out after ACL surgery. But they lack a first-round pick and their cap situation is tight.<\/p>\n

If they could acquire and sign Panarin, it would help the team’s future with Anze Kopitar going to retire<\/a> after the season. They have a first-round pick and workable cap space.<\/p>\n

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Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n

When are they not in the mix whenever a big name is available? They already traded for Rasmus Andersson<\/a> this season. It doesn’t matter what their cap situation is. They find a way.<\/p>\n

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