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Rumor Rampage- Panarin as the Big Fish

August 31, 2018, 11:08 AM ET [26 Comments]
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By Zak MacMillan

The Blue Jackets have been a center of trade rumors and press surrounding pending unrestricted free agent winger Artemi Panarin, and how he is not intersted in resigning with the Blue Jackets, according to multuiple outlets and sources. Panarin was acquired in a blockbuster deal last season, alongside Tyler Motte and prospect Jonathan Davidson, for Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg, and a 2018 5th round draft pick. Panarin and his agent have made it both clear of the desire for the big money and the big market, with his preference being leaked as the New York Rangers, even though it has been deined. He is also intersted in the New York Islanders; Florida Panthers; Dallas Stars; Los Angeles Kings; and Dallas Stars.

Aaron Portzline of the Athletic had reported that Panarin does not want to talk conract once the regular season starts, and speculates the Rangers and Islanders may not want to trade
young, retooling players and picks for the Russian sniper. Florida has also been brought up as the Breadman does own a condo in that area. His social media page as well shows him with
the Russian superstars on the Bolts, including Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevsky. Panarin has also spoken out saying he would like to start the year with the Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets are a now team with their top stars as pending free agents, and their top forward showing no desire to remain with the Jackets after his current contract expires, as he
is looking to chase the money and the spotlight. The Jackets want roster talent for a roster star, but they may need to look at bolstering their prospect system to keep them competitive
in the long run.

The big question is what do you think the Blue Jackets should do with Panarin?


More to come...


-ZM
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