Leon Draisaitl had an effect on Mikko Rantanen trade, per insiders
The Colorado Avalanche traded star forward Mikko Rantanen in a three team blockbuster deal tonight, that apparently had some influence from Oilers star Leon Draisaitl.
NHL execs on Mikko Rantanen trade, next deadline deals to come
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?
Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen was willing to take 'significant discount' with Avalanche
Mikko Rantanen says he was willing to take a discount to stay with the Avalanche before the Hurricanes trade happened.
Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on: “I was ready to take a significant discount”
The Avalanche began the process of moving on with its first win since the deal Sunday afternoon against the Rangers. Drury scored a goal. Necas was dynamic, collecting two assists and hitting both the crossbar and post with shots while playing in Rantanen’s old spot next to MacKinnon.
Mikko Rantanen on Avalanche contract talks and shock of being traded: ‘Everything happened so quick’
Rantanen said he thought talks with the Avs had been productive before the shocking trade to the Canes: "I didn’t know we were in a rush."
Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade to Hurricanes stuns hockey world
The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster to the Hurricanes is one of the most stunning trades in recent memory, and the reactions are flooding in.
Avalanche Analysis: Trading Mikko Rantanen creates yet another huge “what if” since 2022 Stanley Cup run
Chris MacFarland pointed to Rantanen’s pending free agency and the club’s desire to get deeper after three years of being short in that department as reasons for the trade. The NHL’s salary cap ceiling, which is set at $88 million this year but is expected to rise — possibly significantly — in the next couple of seasons is also a factor.
Will Mikko Rantanen re-sign with the Hurricanes? Projecting his next contract
Carolina can re-sign Rantanen and maintain a formidable supporting cast around him, which might have been tough for Colorado.
6 Trade Destinations for Mikko Rantanen Amid NHL Rumors
As we creep up on the NHL trade deadline on March 7 more than a few star players are looking to the future for lucrative contract extensions or lest
Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen 'Blindsided' by Trade, Would Have Taken 'Pay Cut' to Remain With Avalanche
After the shocking blockbuster deal that shipped Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, he broke silence on his view.
Hurricanes, Avalanche kept Mikko Rantanen trade talks under wraps
There were many teams that were shocked that the Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. One
Young Hurricanes Fan Offers to Empty His Piggy Bank to Help Re-Sign Mikko Rantanen
It hasn't taken long for Carolina Hurricanes fans to warm up to one of their team's newest acquisitions, superstar winger ...
Should The Blue Jackets Consider Taking A Run At Signing Mikko Rantanen?
Laughlin said that he had predicted that Rantanen, a UFA after this season, would either sign with the Anaheim Ducks or the ...
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Mikko Rantanen in Edmonton: The (rather outlandish) idea of Andy Strickland
Mikko Rantanen has been traded to the Hurricanes in recent days. But even though the trade was unexpected, it doesn’t mean he ...
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The Oilers are reportedly working on a blockbuster move!
According to Puck Pedia, the Oilers will have $11.61 million of cap space next year, assuming the salary cap will be $88 ...
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On Rantanen to the Oilers
Andy Strickland has been hearing that if not re-signed by Carolina, Mikko Rantanen may be headed to the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason saying there’s “a belief they can make it happen” cap wise.
Between Colorado and Carolina, Who Will Win the NHL's Latest Blockbuster Trade?
The dust is still settling on the deal that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes.