Artemi Panarin’s Unbelievable Trade Destinations: Which Team Will Win the Ultimate Hockey Gamble?
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay probably has some appeal for Panarin, but multiple hurdles stand in the way. Cap space is a big one, with no way for the Lightning to fit him without shedding significant salary. They don’t have much to offer in return, with no first-round picks until 2028 and a prospect pool that ranks among the NHL’s worst.
We can’t completely rule out Tampa Bay because it seems like such a desirable destination, especially considering the existing Russian star power of Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy. GM Julien BriseBois always seems to be going for it, but this one feels like a long shot.
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