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 | The Rangers expect Panarin to extend his contract at a lower salary. Landmark: $7 million per year for Kopitar (Elliott Friedman)25-05-2026 |
The Rangers expect Artemi Panarin to sign a contract extension at a discount for the club. According to Sportsnet insider Elliott Friedman, the benchmark is Anze Kopitar`s agreement with Los Angeles.
In 2023, the Slovenian extended his contract with the Kings for 2 years and $7 million per season. Under his previous contract, he received $10 million a year.
Kopitar took a salary cut so that the team would receive additional funds to sign strong players and remain a contender for the Stanley Cup.
During the offseason, the Rangers had a concept conversation with Panarin: Can you do what Kopitar did for the Kings?
At the moment, a new contract has not been signed. I don’t know where this will lead, but the parties have discussed this issue, ” said Elliott Friedman.
The 33-year-old striker’s current agreement with the club runs until June 30, 2026. Panarin`s average annual salary (cap hit) is $11. 64 million.
Panarin will return to training with the Rangers in the near future. After the injury, the forward was already practicing on the ice individually