Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insiders Pierre LeBrun, Chris Johnston, and Darren Dreger to discuss who the possible suitors are for Artemi Panarin’s services, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ plans heading into the Olympic break, and the status of the rink at The Winter Olympics in Italy on Insider Trading.
Gino Reda: Artemi Panarin knows he’s not in the New York Rangers’ plans, so his camp has asked for, and received, permission to go out and find a team that’s willing to go out and sign him to an extension and not just a short-term rental of a deal.
So, what’s the most likely landing spot?
Pierre LeBrun: It most likely involves teams that aren’t scared of signing a 34-year-old player to a four-year extension with,…