The Rangers didn't get off to the start they had hoped for. Whitewashed in their first three games at Madison Square Garden, the Blueshirts suffered another setback yesterday. What are your expectations from the club this year? At least the playoffs, but it's clear the chemistry with new coach Mike Sullivan hasn't clicked yet. How patient will senior management be? Not really, says Frank Sevaralli.
Do I think Chris Drury will be afraid to trade Artemi Panarin at the deadline if they aren't going anywhere? No, I don't know.
(With @frank_seravalli ) pic.twitter.com/W0S9gK7SIU– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 21, 2025
“Do I think Chris Drury will be afraid to trade Artemi Panarin at the deadline if they don't go anywhere? No, I don't think so.”
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Frank Sevaralli
We can draw several conclusions from this statement. First, Panarin could be available if the Habs want a player to play with Demidov. It is clear that he is not the only one who can become available. Kent Hughes' patience could earn him a very good player mid-season.
But we'll have to think about another contract if the Canadiens want Panarin for multiple seasons. He is entering the final year of a seven-year contract worth $11.64 million per year. We can also read between the lines that Rangers, at least so far, have failed to recover well. It was, of course, short-lived, but the team never reached the expected level. We haven't been to the Stanley Cup Finals since 2014, and after getting rid of several veterans last year, the team wanted to use the core and add pieces. However, Panarin is part of the core, will such a deal be the beginning of another perestroika? To be continued
'After a while'
– Pretty crazy.
Nick Suzuki may not be playing his best early in the season, but that didn't stop him from scoring a career-high 117 points. Screenwriter: Nick Lariviere #thesickpodcast https://t.co/OZGAeOnOEm –
The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) October 22, 2025
– Nice showcase.
Xavier Villeneuve had to perform in front of hundreds of scouts.
httpshttp://t.co/PVvfUNUTVJ
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 22, 2025
-Devils on fire.
#NJDevils have won 5 times in a row since missing the first season.
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) October 22, 2025
– One less on the calendar.
All Star News: NHL cancels Olympics at UBS Arena in February. The NHL and NHLPA decided to let the players focus on preparation and head to Milan. The traditional NHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition are back.
February 5-7, 2027, UBS Arena on Long Island.
– Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) October 22, 2025
