It's one of those rumors that makes you raise your eyebrows a bit. Artemi Panarin to the ? The seem likely to trade the experienced forward, but that may not make sense. The reality is that Toronto would be far from the likely destination, but they have checked in. that the Maple Leafs have looked into Panarin, but Omar Narvaez Jersey that an actual deal is unlikely. The 34-year old Panarin was previously said to have nine different suitors, according to . MORE: Those nine teams were split into what Pagnotta called the three frontrunners -- Kings, Capitals, Hurricanes -- and six other interested squads -- Sharks, Ducks, Stars, Mammoth, Red Wings and Panthers. Panarin has played 52 games this season for the Rangers at age 34 and has 19 goals and 38 a sists for 57 points. In his career, he has 927 points in 804 games. That includes 321 goals and 606 a sists. MORE: The Maple Leafs would be an odd destination mostly because of their spot in the standings. They may be more likely to be sellers at this point than buyers. If Toronto was more in the playoff race, it might be the perfect destination to add some firepower. But as is, it seems like a far-fetched dream for the Leafs, more a cursory check-in on availability than anything that will actually come to fruition. More NHL news: Josh Walker Jersey