Article: The Wild Need To Put Artemi Panarin On Their Christmas Wishlist

[Kalisha Turnipseed]

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[Sam]

Can he play center? If so, then yes.

[Lovehockey]

I hope that opposite would not happen - Panarin convince Kaprisov to sign with Rangers 

[Secord Sucks]

 Bring in the Breadman!

[MacGyver]

Well they do have the same agent. Kaprisov has commented more than once that Panrin and Ovi are his idols. I would wager the likely hood of Kaprisov going to the Rangers is greater than Panarin coming here. 

4 hours ago, Lovehockey said:

I hope that opposite would not happen - Panarin convince Kaprisov to sign with Rangers 

 

[Dango]

52 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

Well they do have the same agent. Kaprisov has commented more than once that Panrin and Ovi are his idols. I would wager the likely hood of Kaprisov going to the Rangers is greater than Panarin coming here. 

 

Well that would put him on the national spotlight if thats what he likes .

[MacGyver]

11 hours ago, Dango said:

Well that would put him on the national spotlight if thats what he likes .

I don't think it's what he would prefer. I honestly believe that he likes being here in Minnesota. It's been reported that he rarely leaves his apartment and spends much of his time playing video games. He's a bit of a introvert I think which is why he's not splashed all over the local media hawking car dealerships, insurance or bathroom remodels. 

BUT he came to the NHL for one reason. Get that Stanley Cup. The pinnacle of any pro hockey players career. He probably feels the pressure of doing it sooner than later given his injury history. If he has to go to a high profile team that puts more of a spot light on him he would make that sacrifice. 

Also I'm sure he does not want to play the majority of his career not hoisting the Cup only to be traded at the end of his career as a ride along on a team that is on the verge. He wants to be in his prime leading the team to the promised land.

[mnfaninnc]

Kaprizov looked really hungry last season before the injury, like he was on a mission. I imagine it will be even more so this season. Is the Breadman obtainable? 

So, Kalisha didn't really get into it, but what would be the trade package needed to get him here? And, if we go all in on Panarin, what happens if Crosby becomes available. I would think Shooter has an inside track on that situation. Which would be better for our team?

For both, I wouldn't mind giving up some older players + futures, but if we're going to gut the kids who just got here (not the ones in the A), then what were we all waiting for all these years?

There's not much talk in Pittsburgh about trading Crosby now, but if the season goes south from the beginning, there is a lot of speculation that this will happen, maybe even before NYR is ready to give up Panarin. When you look at the 2 players, I believe Crosby fills the most holes that we have at the present time. 

Reading the national boards this morning, 2 names stand out to me as being in the rumor mill. Voronkov and McTavish. Long term, I think putting our eggs in their basket might be the most fruitful way of solving our problems for many years to come. But, if the 2nd round hump is the next necessary step, I believe we should start getting 87 jerseys ready.

Edited July 27 by mnfaninnc

[MacGyver]

I just don't see Crosby leaving the Pens. He has won his Cups and has stated many times he wants to finish his career there. But then I never guessed Marchand going to the Panthers either. Panarin seems the more likely to be moved between the two but I still see it going the other way. Kaprizov to New York. But frankly the chance of either happening is slim to none. Just ask Marchand! 🤣

[1Brotherbill]

So, if this is a thing at the trade deadline they would have to move money to get him. That would be 11.5 million.  Since for the most part most Wild players are low paid, which doesn't make sense, they would have to move more than just one.  If they keep the salary cap money they have now minus 7 for Rossi, they would still have to move over 8 million in contracts to equal out the Cap situation.  Hartman and Foglino seem like good candidates but that would mean you loose the little playoff grit you have.   Go into the Defensive players and Spurgeon is a very good candidate.  I assume that both Spurgeon and Hartman have the Rangers on their modified trade candidates.  So, a trade deadline deal is a possibility.

A trade before training camp would be much better.  The trade would be Rossi and a Bogo, to make up the money' for Panarin.  This scenario would mean Hartman, Yurov, Ek and Sturm would be your centers with Trenin and Johansson your terrible backups.  However, the scoring in this lineup would be pretty good.  

Panarin would be nice to have but I don't think it would be possible without some major changes. 

[mnhockeyfan03]

No to Panarin.  Plays a very soft game and is loosing a step every year.  His stats are elevated from PP time and also playing in the east with no checking.  Same reason Wild play good against the east is no checking as we are a small team.  Same reason Rossi would play well for an east team and doesn’t against the west unless it’s the bad west teams.  

[FredJohnson]

On 7/26/2025 at 2:07 PM, Lovehockey said:

I hope that opposite would not happen - Panarin convince Kaprisov to sign with Rangers 

My brain went here too. 😧

[FredJohnson]

12 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

No to Panarin.  Plays a very soft game and is loosing a step every year.  His stats are elevated from PP time and also playing in the east with no checking.  Same reason Wild play good against the east is no checking as we are a small team.  Same reason Rossi would play well for an east team and doesn’t against the west unless it’s the bad west teams.  

Does he weigh 200 lbs.? (Nope...bust)

[SkolWild73]

12 hours ago, mnhockeyfan03 said:

 His stats are elevated from PP time

He was 17th in the league last year in points per 60 at even strength, ahead of players like Eichel, Tkachuk and Rantanen, and 6th in 2023/24.  I think he does just fine at even strength.