The New York Rangers are learning a harsh truth about the ongoing saga that has become the Artemi Panarin trade.
Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates with the puck against Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Trading Artemi Panarin should have been a slam dunk for the New York Rangers. Just about every team in the league would have been interested in the Russian superstar.
