Is Artemi Panarin the Bruins’ Next Big Move After the Rasmus Andersson Deal?
In both cases, the key themes are control and leverage. Andersson, a coveted right-shot defenseman on an expiring deal, fetched a significant return for Calgary. Panarin, an elite winger with a full no-move clause and an $11.64 million cap hit in the final year of his contract, will heavily influence which teams can even stay in the conversation.
Rasmus Andersson Deal Resets Calgary
Andersson’s fight with Boone Jenner on January 13 looked in hindsight like a final emotional flashpoint for a player whose time in Calgary was winding down. Within days, the Flames finalized a deal that sent their top right-shot defenseman to the Vegas Golden Knights in a package that underlined both Calgary’s willingness to look ahead and Vegas’ urgency to load up for another run.
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