The Philadelphia Flyers could soon make a shocking move ahead of the trade deadline. Philadelphia is fairly far out of a playoff place after dropping eight of its last 10 games. While a late surge could see the team qualify for the postseason,

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers are not doing anything to risk Artemi Panarin's health as they look to deal him before the NHL trade deadline. Panarin is not expected to play in any Rangers games through at least the Olympic break for roster management purposes,

The New York <a href=" lost their second game to the New York Islanders in the span of two days, suffering a 2-1 defeat on Thursday night, as the absence of Artemi Panarin is clearly taking a toll on the team.

Artemi Panarin’s days on Broadway are numbered, we all know that. But where is the New York Rangers leading scorer

Keeping Panarin out of the lineup for roster management purposes now means the Rangers are either close to moving him or protecting him from injury because of the intent to trade him. "The team decided to go in a different direction," Panarin said following a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 17. "I'm OK with that."

The Edmonton Oilers are still looking to part ways with Andrew Mangiapane despite a return to the lineup, while it appears Artemi Panarin's time with the New York Rangers is also at an end.

The Rangers aren’t planning to take any chances. Star forward Artemi Panarin will not suit up for Wednesday night’s tilt with the rival Islanders for roster management purposes, according to The Post’s Mollie Walker. He’s not expected to play for the Rangers again before the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze on Feb. 4.