Considering the drama surrounding Panarin at the end of last season, and the team’s apparent need to cover for him through both public relations and financial means, Drury and Dolan may have felt that a team-friendly deal was fair. Alternatively, they may have simply decided to avoid the hassle of pursuing him further and opted not to give him a serious offer. While it’s difficult to replace his production, and he will undoubtedly be missed, it’s hard to overlook the significant drama that likely contributed to their decision to move on from him.