Is There Trouble In The Big Apple?
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S. HarperJuly 31, 2022 (7:03 PM)
Ever since the New York Rangers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, there's been rumors growing that there's a rift between Rangers General Manager Chris Drury and super star forward Artemi Panarin.
It's believed that Drury wasn't happy with Panarin's efforts in the playoffs especially when the Rangers were trailing. Drury is also believed not to be to thrilled to be paying Panarin the $11,600,000 million dollars he's making against the cap for the next four seasons with Panarin already being 30 Drury would likely have to retain half of that salary to make a deal .
In a Russian interview posted on the YouTube channel for Sports-Express, Panarin was asked specifically about that criticism and subsequent trade rumors coming out of New York.
"Speculators," Panarin shot back. "I haven't heard of such a thing firsthand."
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Panarin had a good Playoffs racking up 16 points in the 20 games.
Despite Panarin downplaying the rumors, Two league sources said Drury was vocally unhappy about Panarin's play in the postseason, for not the consistent and lackluster.
Credit:Hockeyfeed
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