The Rangers had a lot working against them in an Artemi Panarin trade but the return from the Kings is still underwhelming.

No trades can be made until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 22, but re-signings and demotions can be — and trade talk is likely to explode.

The New York Rangers' shipping of Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings removed the biggest name in the NHL trade market, but several quality players remain as trade candidates.

The Los Angeles Kings acquired Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers on Wednesday, and the forward’s strong advanced metrics can help them make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.

The Detroit Red Wings pursue defensive improvements before the upcoming trade deadline by evaluating Logan Stanley, Luke Schenn, and Justin Faulk as potential acquisition targets, according to league sources.

The Maple Leafs are keeping their options open, with Anthony Stolarz mentioned in trade talks amid a dip in form.

Before the freeze was implemented, the New York Rangers shipped Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect forward Liam Greentree and two conditional draft picks. The Kings also signed the 34-year-old left wing to a two-year contract extension worth $11 million annually.

After Artemi Panarin's trade to Los Angeles, NHL trade rumors continue to involve several prominent players. The post-Olympic trade market will feature Vincent Trocheck, Robert Thomas, Dougie Hamilton,

The Los Angeles Kings have acquired star winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers in a blockbuster deal, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The trade speculation around Panarin picked up when the Rangers made him a healthy scratch for trade-related reasons ahead of their Jan.