Panarin Says Jersey Colors Helped Shape His Next Move

Artemi Panarin says he turned down offers, and the reason adds a little more color to a very hockey-specific kind of decision. Jersey colors may sound trivial to outsiders, but players notice everything when they are choosing a future, and that can tell you a lot about how free agency really works behind the scenes. This story gives a rare glimpse into the small details that can tip a major career choice one way or another.