They Keeping Panarin on the final year of his deal?

Can't imagine them keeping Panarin after watching JT walk from the NYI. Best to move him before the start of the season. I think waiting for the trade deadline is a bad idea. If you wait for the deadline you risk him getting injured and not getting anything for him. Best case scenario, you trade him at the deadline after a good first half season, only to upset a fan base and throw off a locker room. It won't settle well moving your top player when your in the playoff hunt starting March. Not with the fans, and it won't be good in the locker room. Trade him now and so you don't start the season with a black cloud lingering, then get Bobrovsky extended asap.

Since there haven't been any trade rumors I would assume so, ThatGuy. But I wouldn't be surprised if he was moved this summer when he is at his most valuable trade-wise. I'm open to either but Wings391710 makes some good points as well regarding keeping him.

Artemi has stated through his agent that he loves playing here and with the team/staff but isn't sure he wants to stay in Columbus (which I totally understand being from the east side of Columbus-it's a bore).

It will be interesting to see what Jarmo does.