Rumor: Panarin 'reluctant' to sign with Columbus long-term

[Nico the Draft Riser]

"Panarin has one season left before he can become an unrestricted free agent and while he's enjoyed his time with the Blue Jackets, the 26-year-old isn't sure that he wants to commit to spending the bulk of his remaining career with Columbus. "(Panarin’s) biggest thing is … he loves the team, he loves the coach. It’s not the team or the way they treat him. It’s about, does he want to spend the next eight years in Columbus? That’s the only thing at stake right now. If it was a two-year deal we probably would have done it. But it isn’t a two-year deal. It’s gonna have to be an extended, seven- or eight-year deal put in place," Panarin's agent, Daniel Milstein, said."

Columbus' GM denies these allegations but he is expected to. This is directly from Panarin's agent - if Columbus offers a smaller contract they can contend with Panarin for a few more seasons - but it seems Artemi does not want to sign long term.

Will he sign short term and win a cup with Columbus? Or will he be traded and signed long term elsewhere?

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[Thrasymachus]

Poor Columbus

 

[hockeykicker]

Didn't we already know this?

 

[HockeyAnalystGenius]

No Duh. I would be on a First One Way Out Ticket too. Go to San Jose where no one will ever see you play. Surf's Up Dude.

 

[895]

I don't think it's saying he wants a two year contract. He doesn't. He wants a long term deal. He's saying he only wants to live in Columbus for a maximum of two years.

Columbus basically has two options. Trade him or make a run at the cup. Jarmo seems like he has a lot of balls so I wouldn't be surprised if he went for option B.

If he wants to trade him Washington can offer Burakovsky, a prospect and a pick.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

Didn't we already know this?

Yes and No - it was released four hours ago and this is news from his agent this time

 

[Riddum]

Columbus seems to be a boring city. I don't blame him.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I don't think it's saying he wants a two year contract. He doesn't. He wants a long term deal. He's saying he only wants to live in Columbus for a maximum of two years.

Columbus basically has two options. Trade him or make a run at the cup. Jarmo seems like he has a lot of balls so I wouldn't be surprised if he went for option B.

If he wants to trade him Washington can offer Burakovsky, a prospect and a pick.

only problem is option B means losing him for nothing (unless they somehow were close to missing the playoffs the final year and they flipped him at the TDL)

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

Its cause there is no winning culture in Columbus.

Someone go tell a Torts so he can have another meltdown.

 

[Dbrownss]

I don't think it's saying he wants a two year contract. He doesn't. He wants a long term deal. He's saying he only wants to live in Columbus for a maximum of two years.

Columbus basically has two options. Trade him or make a run at the cup. Jarmo seems like he has a lot of balls so I wouldn't be surprised if he went for option B.

If he wants to trade him Washington can offer Burakovsky, a prospect and a pick.

That would be the incorrect option. Beating Washington twice then getting freight trained isnt a good indicator of future success.

 

[66-30-33]

Sign in Pittsburgh next July. Bye to Kessel, hello to Panarin.

 

[Beezeral]

Columbus seems to be a boring city. I don't blame him.

The OSU bar scene is legit though.

 

[780il]

Columbus seems like one of those teams that should be more successful than they are. Good young d core, vezzy calible goalie, and the horrible c depth they had is being fixed by Dubois and Wennberg. The offensive depth is suspect but the d and goalie alone should get them to at least the second round. Maybe they are in for a Washington like run after choking in the playoffs. I think Jarmo should trade futures and invest in winning now. More offensive depth should make them at least a threat in the East.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Waiting to hear that the Lightning are trying to trade for him because why the f*** not.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Water ‘wet’

 

[ffh]

Sign in Pittsburgh next July. Bye to Kessel, hello to Panarin.

Ny chi la is where he was to go not sure Pitts is even higher then Columbus on his list.

 

[Devilsrock17]

I don't feel bad for Columbus at all Panarin sees there is no winning there so why should he stay

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

And all the Columbus fans take a hit after just a few days ago selling Columbus as a great city.

Columbus is absolutely boring

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I wonder if he'd go to NJ - Hoboken and NYC are right next to each other

depends if he just wants to live near a big city or play in one

 

[Cowumbus]

City of Columbus bashing thread lol

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Seems like the type of player to want NYC, Chicago, or California.

 

[cheech70]

Columbus seems to be a boring city. I don't blame him.

Not if you like bow hunting for whitetail deer some of the best the USA has to offer.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Sign in Pittsburgh next July. Bye to Kessel, hello to Panarin.

I'm not sure if I want to stay in Columbus, but man I'd love to spend 8 years in the city of Pittsburgh.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Damn rip Columbus. They only need more impact forwards, and they're losing the only 1 they have

 

[Price is Wright]

Tavares to Toronto
Karlsson to Tampa
Panarin to Boston
Pacioretty to Florida

Begin the bloodbath!