Artemi Panarin's long-time Rangers teammates took some time to reflect on the club shipping the All-Star winger off to the Los Angeles Kings.

"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.

Artemi Panarin is now with the Los Angeles Kings, where former Red Wings GM Ken Holland signed him to a two-year extension.

The Kraken made a serious extension offer for Artemi Panarin before he landed with the Kings in a trade on Wednesday.