Trades & Rumors
Friedman Reveals Why Lightning Bailed on Panarin
Elliotte Friedman drops the real reason Tampa Bay Lightning backed off Artemi Panarin just as trade talks heated up around the league. With Julien BriseBois eyeing cap gymnastics and Florida tax perks in play, the Bolts weighed a blockbuster that could reshape their Cup window but ultimately walked for reasons only insiders see coming. Front offices everywhere watch this saga because it signals how far teams push for elite wingers before the math kills the deal.
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