"On Wednesday, San Jose Hockey Now reported that the Sharks have inquired about Panarin and that the Russian would be open to signing an extension in San Jose. Panarin's current deal carries a $11.6 million cap hit, and next contract could also be a big one, as his goal, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, is to ink a deal worth around $50 million, spread out over several years."
"No doubt, Panarin can still produce, as his 266 points in 211 games since the start of the 2023-24 season is sixth-most among all NHL players. Putting the skilled Panarin on a line with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith for years to come is a tantalizing thought and would probably give the Sharks an added boost to make the playoffs this season for the first time since 2019."
"Still, the Sharks' stated goal is to build a team that's a Stanley Cup contender for the long haul. Sending the assets needed such as a first-round pick, or a top prospects, or both to acquire the aging yet still productive Panarin would seem to run counter to that objective. The Sharks, it does not appear, are not one player away from legitimately competing for the Cup."
Artemi Panarin is expected to leave the New York Rangers and will be kept out of the lineup until a trade to a playoff contender is finalized. The San Jose Sharks have inquired and are a rumored destination, with available future cap space and a deep prospect pipeline. Panarin would prefer to sign an extension with the team he joins if he waives his full no-movement clause. His current contract carries an $11.6 million cap hit and he seeks a roughly $50 million multi-year extension. Panarin has 266 points in 211 games since 2023-24, ranking sixth in the NHL. Acquiring him would require significant assets and may conflict with the Sharks’ long-term Cup-building plan.
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