Artemi Panarin's future with the New York Rangers is under scrutiny as he enters the final year of his hefty contract. Recent speculations, fueled by NHL insiders, suggest the Rangers might consider trading him this offseason due to their tight salary cap situation, projected at around $8.42 million. With key players like K'Andre Miller and Will Cuylle needing significant raises, the Rangers may need to offload salary, and Panarin could be an option.

While Panarin had a solid season, posting 89 points, questions linger about his fit in a retooling roster, especially after a disappointing season for the Rangers overall. Fans are divided on whether to retain him for another year or explore trade opportunities that could yield a significant return. The discourse also extends to other Rangers, such as Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, raising the stakes for roster decisions this offseason.