Bruins trade wouldn't work, it's just contract dumping in exchange for a good young player and a 1st. That's terrible value for the Bruins.

It doesn’t matter the points when he plays like he is disinterested and doesn’t care when it counts the most. He shows up against Tampa or Devils when there are 2-0 leads and the Rangers potentially win those series. Cherry-picking for certain games doesn’t help when you score all of those points in only a couple of games and have no impact on the other ones. And that’s fine if other guys don’t wanna come here. The running joke is the Rangers are the retirement home for past stars. It’d be nice to shake that label and finally develop from within to win.

He was nonexistent when it counted against Tampa. I’d personally scratch him until he decides he actually cares about winning instead of the terrible effort he puts in. With the talent he has he could be so much better if he tried.

I’m not a fan of Panarin either…but being resigned to the reality that they probably can’t move him, I’d rather focus thoughts on what the new coaching staff can bring to this team in terms of game plan and adjustments. Seemed as though numerous players threw Gallant under the bus in terms of his abilities here. During the season- can get away with it. In series vs same opponent- no way.

So how does Panarin respond? Who knows- but hopefully if the team finds success he’ll buy in, which can hopefully result in more success…we’ll see.

In response to Hockeyboy- I don’t think this team is constructed to win the Cup either. But if Muse can get through to LaF, Chytil, Kakko, Schneider, Othmann, Cuylle, Jones, etc….that really changes everything- and sky is the limit- esp with Shest in net.