New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin is reportedly being aggressively pursued by the Washington Capitals. Panarin is in the final year of his contract and is seeking a massive extension. Several other teams are also interested in acquiring the player.

New York Rangers star winger Artemi Panarin is reportedly considering multiple potential destinations on the trade market.

The Washington Capitals' search for a scoring winger will continue after the Olympic break, as the team stood pat while the NHL's Olympic Roster Freeze went into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Capitals have not been able to play to their past level, so they need to make a key trade prior to the Olympic break