The Two Potential UFA’s Who Could Be MAJOR Dominoes for the Trade Deadline…
Major Trade Targets: Artemi Panarin and John Carlson…
As I continue my rumor chart research this week, we’re gonna look at some of the players who are going to be the major players of the trade deadline… over the next couple days I will discuss some of the players that could really turn this thing on its edge, some of the elite players, and some of the close to elite players will be available at the deadline and/or the summer
Elite Tier – Future Hall of Fame Impact Players
1. Artemi Panarin (New York Rangers)
Early teams paying attention to Panarin: Caps (e3), Utah (e3). Toronto (e4), Florida (e2), Pittsburgh (e1)
- Position: Left Wing
- Age: 34
- Current Cap Hit: $11,642,857
- Career PPG: 1.148
- Analysis: The undisputed crown jewel of the UFA class this summer. Panarin remains one of the NHL’s most dynamic offensive players with consistent point-per-game-plus production. Expected to command a landmark contract potentially exceeding $14M AAV. The Caps are seriously considering picking him up, as a rentalas this could be Ovelchkin’s final season…
2. John Carlson (Washington Capitals)
Early teams paying attention to Carlson: Wild (e2), Oilers (e3), Pitt (e3), Montreal (e3), NYI (e2)
- Position: Defenseman
- Age: 36
- Current Cap Hit: $8,000,000
- Career PPG: 0.671 (Elite offensive defenseman
- Analysis: Veteran offensive defenseman with extensive playoff experience. Despite his age, Carlson remains a premier power-play quarterback and should attract significant interest from contending teams. The word is Carlson, more than Panarin, would like to just extend for 3 -5 years with his current team, Washington, at a cap hit around 6.5per… However if the Caps fall out of contention he would become a hell of a rental..
