Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on

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?
Oilers star big reason Mikko Rantanen traded by Avalanche
Elliotte Friedman reports that money was one significant factor (perhaps the biggest) in the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Mikko Rantanen.
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.
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.
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.
NHL Rumors: Can the Carolina Hurricanes Extend Mikko Rantanen?
On Friday night, the Carolina Hurricanes made a blockbuster deal with the Colorado Avalanche, acquiring Mikko Rantanen in exchange for Martin Necas and Jack Drury.
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."
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.
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.
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.
NHL Power Rankings: 4 legitimate Stanley Cup contenders after Carolina Hurricanes land Mikko Rantanen
After a shocking trade, the Hurricanes have elevated their chances of winning the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 NHL season.
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Ryan Whitney claims Mikko Rantanen could have been ‘highest paid winger', draws comparison with $112,000,000 Oilers star
The trade sending Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes is still the talk of the hockey world. Nobody actually thought ...
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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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Oilers Trading Evan Bouchard Could Solve Future Cap Issues
The Edmonton Oilers should consider trading Evan Bouchard in hopes of freeing up cap space, so they can solve their future cap issues.
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.
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NHL analyst floats blockbuster Mikko Rantanen to Oilers proposal, urges Edmonton to ‘dump’ $20,500,000 star winger
Mikko Rantanen has only been a Carolina Hurricane for a few days. Yet, that hasn't stopped analysts in the hockey world from speculating about his future.
NHL Power Rankings: Blue Jackets defying odds as playoff picture becomes clearer
With more than half of the 2024-25 NHL season completed, the playoff race is taking shape, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have ...
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NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Vancouver Canucks
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson will be Mikko Rantanen and Mitch Marner. The second tier could include Nikolaj Ehlers, Brock Boeser and Brock Nelson. Though they may be on the older side and not in their ...