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Originally Posted by sureLoss

Aaron Portzline says the Rangers are Panarin's first choice destination.

https://theathletic.com/493289/2018/...-blue-jackets/

Other teams on Panarin's preferred list are the Islanders, Kings, Lightning, Panthers, and Stars.

Seems to confirm the rumour that he wanted to play in a big US city.

Tampa's not the flashiest city around, but the weather's nice in the winter and they've got one of the best chances to win it all over the next few seasons.