The Artemi Panarin era on Broadway is officially over.
After seven seasons, Panarin, the franchise’s all-time leader in points per game is on the move, officially being traded to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third round pick. He ends his Rangers career with over 600 points over seven seasons. as New York pivots toward a roster “retool” under general manager Chris Drury.
The Breadman served as the high-octane engine of the Rangers’ offense from the moment he arrived in 2019, leading the team in scoring during every single season of his tenure. His name is now etched throughout the Blueshirts’ record books; he holds the franchise mark for the longest season-opening point streak and became the fastest Ranger ever to reach the 400-point milestone, eclipsing legendary figures like Mark Messier and Brian Leetch.
Now, he joins Los Angeles, who defeated the Rangers in the 2014 Stanley Cup. Here are the complete details of the Panarin trade and exactly what the Kings are giving up to land the superstar winger.
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Artemi Panarin trade details
- Kings receive: Artemi Panarin
- Rangers receive: Liam Greentree, conditional third round pick
On Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze, the Kings acquired Panarin from the Rangers, sending Greentree and a conditional third round pick the other way to New York. Greentree, a 6’3″, 215-pound power winger, he was selected 26th overall by the Kings in the 2024 NHL Draft and has spent the 2025-26 season continuing his development in the OHL.
ESPN sources: The LA Kings have acquired standout forward Artemi Panarin from the NY Rangers in exchange for a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree, per me and @emilymkaplan. pic.twitter.com/2PuTENRhEH
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 4, 2026
This comes after the Rangers have sidelined Panarin the past few games for “roster management.” With the team currently sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and Panarin in the final year of his contract, the front office is opting to recoup assets rather than risk losing him for nothing in free agency
On the other side, Los Angeles acquires the perennial superstar to pair with Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield and co. The Kings are right outside of the playoff picture as it stands with 60 points.
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Artemi Panarin contract
Panarin is currently in the final year of the massive seven-year, $81.5 million contract he signed with the New York Rangers back in July 2019. The top free agent on the market at the time signed with the Rangers, passing over larger offers from the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders.
According to NHL insiders, Panarin is looking for another contract extension as he enters the final stages of his career. It’s rumored that the winger and his agent want around a $50 million extension at his next destination, likely a four or five-year deal at approximately $10M–$12.5M per season, which would keep him among the highest-paid wingers in the league.
Panarin has a full no-move clause, meaning he has to approve the trade New York makes.
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Artemi Panarin stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- |
| 2015-16 | Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 30 | 47 | 77 | +8 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 31 | 43 | 74 | +18 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 81 | 27 | 55 | 82 | +23 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 79 | 28 | 59 | 87 | +14 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | 69 | 32 | 63 | 95 | +36 |
| 2020-21 | New York Rangers | 42 | 17 | 41 | 58 | +14 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 75 | 22 | 74 | 96 | +21 |
| 2022-23 | New York Rangers | 82 | 29 | 63 | 92 | +4 |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 82 | 49 | 71 | 120 | +18 |
| 2024-25 | New York Rangers | 80 | 37 | 52 | 89 | -9 |
| 2025-26 | New York Rangers | 52 | 19 | 38 | 57 | -16 |
Throughout his decorated career, Panarin has consistently been recognized as one of the league’s elite talents, beginning with his 2015-16 campaign where he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie. His impact on Broadway was immediate, earning him a place as a Hart Memorial Trophy finalist in 2019-20 after a 95-point debut season with the Rangers, where he ultimately finished third in MVP voting.
Panarin has also been a frequent fixture on the NHL Post-Season All-Star Teams, earning First Team honors twice (2020, 2024) and Second Team honors twice (2017, 2022). Even in years where he wasn’t a finalist, his presence in the MVP conversation remained constant, notably in 2023-24 when his career-high 120-point season saw him finish in the top five of Hart Trophy voting.
Since signing as a free agent in 2019, Panarin has been the offensive heartbeat of the Rangers. He famously led the team in scoring in every single season he played on Broadway. His efficiency is unmatched in franchise history: he currently ranks #1 all-time in Points Per Game (1.26) for the Rangers, sitting ahead of legendary names like Mark Messier and Jean Ratelle.
