Since last night, there has been extensive talk about the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. It is rare to see top players traded in the NHL (especially during the season), which has really stolen the spotlight.

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

And at one point, it was thought that Jesperi Kotkaniemi was heading to Denver. The former Canadian player was heading to Colorado, according to Frank Seravalli… but he later retracted.

DALLAS -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice, including the game-winner at 10:35 of the third period, to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal of the game just 24 seconds after the Dallas Stars tied it in the third period, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.

Friday’s blockbuster between Colorado and Carolina served one serendipitous purpose for the NHL. And that was shifting the focus off a week of officiating scandalous even by league standards.

NHL insider Corey Pronman of The Athletic suggested a trade involving J.T. Miller and the Carolina Hurricanes.

DALLAS (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals ... The Hurricanes have the NHL’s second-best winning percentage during that time. Stars: Roope Hintz, who leads Dallas with ...

We’re at a bit of a crossroads with the Capitals. They’ve occupied the top spot in three of the last four rankings and at 32-10-5 are seemingly running away with the Presidents’ Trophy playing at a 120-point pace. That’s eight points up on second. Good for them!

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It is rare to see top players traded in the NHL (especially during the season), which has really stolen the spotlight. That said, amidst all the excitement, there was a brief moment when Jesperi Kotkaniemi seemed to be heading to Colorado. Frank Seravalli ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Carolina Hurricanes’ Eric Robinson (50), Jesperi Kotkaniemi, center, and Sean Walker celebrate a goal ...