[CliffFletcher]

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.

Move evidence that the current Stanley Cup odds of the team isn't nearly as big a factor in player preferences as a lot of fans want to believe. Like the rest of us, these guys care about the climate, culture, entertainment, family, etc. when they're looking at where they want to live and work.