Is Artemi Panarin the Bruins’ Next Big Move After the Rasmus Andersson Deal?
Colorado’s fit is more about amplifying an already elite core. The Avalanche were finalists for Panarin’s services in free agency in 2019 and remain one of the league’s top contenders, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen up front. Adding another game-breaking winger would give Colorado even more offensive depth, but the cap math is tight. The Avalanche would likely need the Rangers to retain salary and might have to send money out to make a move work.
Beyond those two, other teams have been mentioned more loosely as clubs to monitor. Dallas and Carolina have the kind of rosters and prospect pools that could support a significant move, while Florida has been floated as an appealing destination if the cap puzzle can be solved. The common thread is that any serious bidder will need both the financial flexibility to absorb Panarin’s number, at least in part, and the type of competitive window that would convince him to waive his no-move clause.
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