Mikko Rantanen, Avalanche

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.
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."
3 major Avalanche trade targets after Mikko Rantanen deal
Here are three blockbuster Avalanche trade targets in the wake of the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade with the Hurricanes.
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.
Mikko Rantanen is getting traded in a complex three-way deal!
The Colorado Avalanche have stunned everyone on Friday night, reportedly trading star forward Mikko Rantanen in a complex three-way deal. Per insider Frank Seravalli: “Sources tell Daily Faceoff that the Avalanche are in the process of trading Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes.
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
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Edmonton Oilers linked to acquiring star forward Mikko Rantanen
According to NHL insider Andy Strickland, the Edmonton Oilers are among the favourites to sign star forward Mikko Rantanen if ...
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 ...