The New York Rangers traded superstar Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for forward prospect Liam Greentree, a conditional 2026 third-round pick, and a conditional 2028 fourth-round pick. Panarin, who has a two-year extension worth $22 million, is expected to enhance the Kings’ struggling offense. However, the Rangers’ return was criticized for not including a first-round pick, as they retained 50% of Panarin’s salary. Overall, the trade received an A grade for the Kings and raised questions about the Rangers’ strategy.
