Kings acquire Artemi Panarin from Rangers
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Panarin wants to wear 72, which is the number he wore in Chicago. It's already taken with the Kings, though... by the mascot! The mascot's name is Bailey. He's named for the late scout, Garnet 'Ace' Bailey. Supposedly, Bailey wears 72 to represent the ideal or average temperature in Los Angeles.
"I never wanted to go anywhere else." Artemi Panarin was one of the rare players with full control over his destination via trade. Most times, players are traded to the team that makes the best offer and that’s that.
On Thursday, we were treated to one of the biggest trades of the NHL season so far when the Rangers shipped Artemi Panarin off to the Kings. The forward