Artemi Panarin's departure from the New York Rangers wasn't sudden, as contract talks faltered months prior. The Rangers' proposed team-friendly extension signaled to Panarin he wasn't a priority. He sought stability for his family,

The New York Rangers reportedly traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional pick and prospect Liam Greentree in a blockbuster NHL deal.

Panarin is the Rangers' franchise leader in points per game and twice finished in the top five in Hart Trophy voting in New York.

After the Kings sent a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree to the Rangers in a trade for the high-scoring left wing, they swiftly locked down Panarin with a two-year, $22 million contract that will keep the Russian forward in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 season.

The Rangers reportedly traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday​, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.

Panarin, the Rangers’ leading scorer in each of his seven seasons with the team, said he sought and received an endorsement of the Kings from Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, who played in Los Angeles for parts of the previous three seasons.

The Los Angeles Kings are acquiring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade.

Following Artemi Panarin's departure, the Rangers are reportedly exploring a trade for center Vincent Trocheck. With a roster freeze in effect, speculation is rife about Trocheck being the next high-profile player moved.

The Los Angeles Kings acquired superstar forward Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers and signed him to a two-year, $22 million extension, the Kings announced Wednesday. The Rangers received prospect Liam Greentree and conditional third-round and fourth-round draft picks.