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sureLoss · 01-30-2026, 07:23 AM

Friedman on 32TP:

Agent is in the driver seat and wants extension as part of the deal.
Same agent that negotiated Kaprizov's contract (biggest NHL deal in history)
Ask is $50 million. 4x$12.5 million or 5x$10 million whichever way the team prefers.
Agent and player are looking for a homerun but might not get to that number

Colorado has interest but can't do an extension. Only can do it as a rental.

Panarin willing to go to the Stars, but as long as it is their goal to re-sign Robertson (which Friedman believes is the case) they can't do this
Also heard Dallas is concerned about their prospect pool and doesn't want to trade a 1st round pick.
That may change but that is where it sits right now

Think the Kings have considered this but
Kings seem to be having internal discussions about whether to spend assets for short term gain and wrestled with if Panarin truly makes sense for them

In theory can see Seattle putting Wright+ for Panarin
But not sure how Panarin feels about it (Friedman seems to think it is unlikely)

Washington only doing it with extension - not interested in rental
Other teams think that the Caps have been aggressive
Friedman considers them legit

Canes always a player in these type of things.
One of the reasons Rantanen didn't work out was that he didn't fit stylistically with the way they play
How do they feel Panarin will fit in?
Thinks they are in but doesn't know how to handicap their likelihood

He really wants to go to the Panthers.
If Zito really wants to do it, he will move heaven and earth.
Friedman doesn't see Zito doing an extension close to the numbers being asked.

Torn on San Jose, think they are in it
Think Panarin is interested.
Biggest thing is what are you going to pay Celebrini? Answer is whatever he wants.
Hears mixed things about - how much desire there is on both sides
A bunch of people told him that SJ aren't front runners but they aren't out

definitely thinks Detroit is interested
Yzerman doesn't like rentals

Ducks were willing to trade for Panarin 1st then see the fit and if they wanted to extend him
Agent said extension first.
So right now Ducks are a no.

Doesn't know how Wild can pay Kaprizov and Panarin and extend Quinn Hughes

Vegas - doesn't know how on earth they can do an extension

Though the might not admit it, Utah might be big game hunters

If Kaprizov got to open market, thinks Philly was going to bid on him.
Could see them doing this too.

Kevin Weekes mentioned Toronto, Friedman heard Toronto last week but checked into and was told no.
May have looked into it but not likely for them

Teams that want an extension with trade: WSH, LAK, CAR, SJS, DET

Still a couple of days away from trade.
Panarin has to figure out where he wants to go - is he chasing biggest contract? or location etc.
Then Rangers have to negotiate the trade

Lots of conflicting information out there

01-30-2026, 07:23 AM	#77
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Friedman on 32TP: Agent is in the driver seat and wants extension as part of the deal. Same agent that negotiated Kaprizov's contract (biggest NHL deal in history) Ask is $50 million. 4x$12.5 million or 5x$10 million whichever way the team prefers. Agent and player are looking for a homerun but might not get to that number Colorado has interest but can't do an extension. Only can do it as a rental. Panarin willing to go to the Stars, but as long as it is their goal to re-sign Robertson (which Friedman believes is the case) they can't do this Also heard Dallas is concerned about their prospect pool and doesn't want to trade a 1st round pick. That may change but that is where it sits right now Think the Kings have considered this but Kings seem to be having internal discussions about whether to spend assets for short term gain and wrestled with if Panarin truly makes sense for them In theory can see Seattle putting Wright+ for Panarin But not sure how Panarin feels about it (Friedman seems to think it is unlikely) Washington only doing it with extension - not interested in rental Other teams think that the Caps have been aggressive Friedman considers them legit Canes always a player in these type of things. One of the reasons Rantanen didn't work out was that he didn't fit stylistically with the way they play How do they feel Panarin will fit in? Thinks they are in but doesn't know how to handicap their likelihood He really wants to go to the Panthers. If Zito really wants to do it, he will move heaven and earth. Friedman doesn't see Zito doing an extension close to the numbers being asked. Torn on San Jose, think they are in it Think Panarin is interested. Biggest thing is what are you going to pay Celebrini? Answer is whatever he wants. Hears mixed things about - how much desire there is on both sides A bunch of people told him that SJ aren't front runners but they aren't out definitely thinks Detroit is interested Yzerman doesn't like rentals Ducks were willing to trade for Panarin 1st then see the fit and if they wanted to extend him Agent said extension first. So right now Ducks are a no. Doesn't know how Wild can pay Kaprizov and Panarin and extend Quinn Hughes Vegas - doesn't know how on earth they can do an extension Though the might not admit it, Utah might be big game hunters If Kaprizov got to open market, thinks Philly was going to bid on him. Could see them doing this too. Kevin Weekes mentioned Toronto, Friedman heard Toronto last week but checked into and was told no. May have looked into it but not likely for them Teams that want an extension with trade: WSH, LAK, CAR, SJS, DET Still a couple of days away from trade. Panarin has to figure out where he wants to go - is he chasing biggest contract? or location etc. Then Rangers have to negotiate the trade Lots of conflicting information out there Last edited by sureLoss; 01-30-2026 at 07:39 AM.