Free Agency
Kings Bet Big on Panarin to Spark Stalled Offense
The Los Angeles Kings didn't acquire Artemi Panarin as a rental - they signed him to a two-year extension worth $11 million annually, signaling serious intent to compete for captain Anze Kopitar's final season. Panarin arrives as the ninth-leading scorer in Rangers history with a track record of elite offensive production, joining a team that's been anemic on the scoresheet and desperately needs a spark before the playoff push intensifies.
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