Artemi Panarin has agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Panarin was on the last year of his contract signed with the New York Rangers, who dealt the explosive winger to Los Angeles earlier today. Panarin is now signed through the 2027-28 season for a Los Angeles squad that should benefit from his dynamic offensive ability as they push for a postseason berth in the Western Conference after the Olympic break.
Kiefer Sherwood has been traded to the San Jose Sharks from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick, 2027 second-round draft pick, and Cole Clayton according to Frank Seravalli. (Source: Frank Seravalli on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sherwood offers a physical, two-way forward option that will offer depth scoring and an imposing presence while protecting star 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini on a nightly basis in the San Jose lineup.
