TSN: Pierre LeBrun believes that it wasn’t easy for Artemi Panarin, and he took the news of the New York Rangers not wanting to extend him pretty hard. Rangers GM Chris Drury met with Panarin a couple of weeks ago and told him they’d work with him and his agent to find a trade. Agent Paul Theofanous has permission to talk to teams.

Panarin pulled for trade, Seantors eyeing Weegar, Oilers possible reunions and goalie coach change in Montreal.