Amid recent criticism, New York Rangers wing Artemi Panarin responded with a four-point performance in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Artemi Panarin, a star forward for the New York Rangers, has amassed significant wealth, with his NHL career earnings projected to exceed $100 million by 2025. He has secured a 7-year, $81.5 million contract with the Rangers.

Robertson’s one-timer from the blue line, off a pass from Panarin, put the Rangers in front, 3-2, at 4:11, and then, a minute and 40 seconds later, Panarin whipped one past Montembeault from the right wing to make it 4-2.

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is a week old. Although October has just begun, there have already been three trades this month. More moves are possible, and speculation is intense.

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we look at Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers, and what their future together may or may not look like. Elsewhere, the Senators had long-term extension plans for Shane Pinto,

NHL insider Matt Larkin expects the New York Rangers to trade their $81.5M star by the trade deadline in a stunning move.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers offered Panarin a team-friendly extension, modeled after Anze Kopitar’s contract with the Los Angeles Kings, which the Rangers forward declined. Panarin is likely seeking a higher AAV.