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The Rangers were beaten by the Bruins this afternoon.
Sorry, they weren't beaten, they were planted.
Even the word “planted” doesn't do justice to the 10-2 loss to Boston.
This could be the beginning of the end for New York, as negotiations with their star player Artemi Panarin are not going well.
It's going so badly that the Rangers may ask the Russian to waive his no-trade clause if the season isn't going anywhere. And right now, the playoffs are light years away…
Panarin has 49 points in 45 games and earns $11,642,857 through the end of the season. He also has a no-movement clause that means the player can't be traded without his consent.
But anyway, I have a feeling that if he is traded, it will be to a Stanley Cup contender. I don't think he'd turn down a trade, so…
Would he accept a trade to Montreal? Remember, he knows Jeff Gorton well from his time in the Big Apple. Going after Panarin would make sense for Montreal, especially if he signs a contract extension.
He's one of the best players in the NHL and, as a Russian, he'll help Ivan Demidov. Would Montreal want to make room for him and/or trade several picks and prospects to get him? If Kent Hughes isn't sure he'll extend for a few more seasons, I don't think he'll touch him.
To be continued. We know that Nazem Kadri could also be of interest to the Habs, and the player's interest in the club is mutual.
Darren Dreger: My sense with Nazem Kadri is this, that if an opportunity was presented to go to a top contender…he'd be willing to listen; he's not going to push it; the intensity around Kadri is definitely heating up – Insider Trading (1/8)
– NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) January 10, 2026
This will be a buyer's market, and several teams will be competing with the Habs.
For once, we'll have to keep an eye on the Sabres… as buyers.
Nick Kypreos: Re Sabres: Could they actually move draft and prospect capital to bolster their lineup? The next few weeks will have a lot of influence on Kekalainen's direction and how hard he goes after a scoring winger – Sportsnet (1/7)
– NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) January 11, 2026
Overtime
– Rocket defeat.
Final score
Final score pic.twitter.com/93ad7nAHWL– Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval) January 11, 2026
– He made him lie.
Sportsnet's Kelly Hrudey on Alexandre Texier:
“On Tuesday, I was prepping for my game in Montreal and I'm looking at my lines going ‘What has he done to deserve to be on that line with Cole Caufield & Nick Suzuki?' I couldn't have been more wrong…” pic.twitter.com/m4IJ4kWfMt
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 10, 2026
– Rams advance to next round.
Final: Rams 34 – Panthers 31
– Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 11, 2026
– Ah well.
This may help the Blue Jays' cause. https://t.co/JClyhW5INJ
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) January 11, 2026
