NHL Insider shares conditions of Artemi Panarin waiving his NMCAccording to Chris Johnston, Panarin is seeking a contract extension before signing off on any trade. For starters, the Stars are projected to have $16.444 million in cap space this summer with 17 of 23 roster spots spoken for. Colorado has even less wiggle room, as they have a projected roster featuring 18 skaters with just $7.225 million in cap space. They are projected to have $36.5 million in cap space this summer with a projected roster that includes 16 of 23 skaters. What happens next with Panarin will be very interesting, and the Rangers have just three games until the break.