After the Kings sent a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree to the Rangers in a trade for the high-scoring left wing, they swiftly locked down Panarin with a two-year, $22 million contract that will keep the Russian forward in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 season.

The Los Angeles Kings wasted no time making noise this month. Their bold move to acquire Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers signaled that the Kings are firmly in win-now mode, and it does not look like they are done reshaping their roster.

A season-ending injury to Kevin Fiala could send the Los Angeles Kings back into the trade market, while speculation abounds over whether the Edmonton Oilers will pursue a forward or a defenseman by the NHL trade deadline.

Kings rumors: Los Angeles ‘has considered’ Artemi Panarin trade, per insider

The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.

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The Kings should make a massive trade for Robert Thomas from the Blues before the Olympic roster freeze on Wednesday.

Panarin is the Rangers' franchise leader in points per game and twice finished in the top five in Hart Trophy voting in New York.

There is no question that the 2025-26 season has been a nightmare for the Vancouver Canucks. At the Olympic break, the Canucks are currently at the bottom of the NHL standings with an 18-33-6 record and 42 points.