The New York Rangers have secured 20-year-old forward Liam Greentree from the Los Angeles Kings, along with conditional third- and fourth-round picks in the 2026 and 2028 NHL Entry Drafts, in exchange for veteran Artemi Panarin, Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury confirmed today. This move marks a significant development in the Artemi Panarin trade Rangers operations as the franchise focuses on building for the future.
Liam Greentree’s Performance and Leadership in the Ontario Hockey League
Greentree, a native of Oshawa, Ontario, currently serves as captain of the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). This season, he has tallied 23 goals and 22 assists, totaling 45 points in just 34 games. His recent performance places him among the top scorers on the team, ranking third in goals, fourth in points, and fifth in assists among all Spitfires players.
Over his four seasons with Windsor, Greentree has amassed 299 points in 223 OHL games, including 133 goals and 166 assists. Last season, he made a strong impact by finishing third in overall points (119), fourth in goals (49), and fifth in assists (70) among all OHL skaters. Additionally, in 15 postseason games, he contributed 25 points with 14 goals and 11 assists, demonstrating his clutch performance in critical matches.
International Experience and Draft History Highlight Greentree’s Potential
Measuring 6-foot-2 and weighing 207 pounds, Greentree has also represented Team Canada in multiple international competitions, including the World Junior Championships in 2026 and the U18 Championships, showcasing his ability on a global stage. The Los Angeles Kings originally selected him in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, underscoring his highly regarded potential within professional hockey circles.
Implications of the Trade for the Rangers’ Future
This strategic trade signals the Rangers’ commitment to developing emerging talent as they exchange their seasoned star, Artemi Panarin, for a promising young leader in Greentree and valuable future draft picks. The additions are expected to strengthen the team’s depth and competitiveness in the coming NHL seasons, as well as provide a foundation for sustained success.
“New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has acquired forward Liam Greentree, a conditional third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Artemi Panarin.” ?Chris Drury, President and General Manager, New York Rangers
“Among all Spitfires skaters this season, he ranks third in goals, fourth in points and fifth in assists.” ?Chris Drury, President and General Manager, New York Rangers
“The Oshawa, Ontario native has played for Windsor for the last four seasons (2022-23 to present), recording 299 points (133G-166A) in 223 OHL games.” ?Chris Drury, President and General Manager, New York Rangers
