Mikko Rantanen wanted to continue negotiating with Avalanche

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. Which other teams are contenders?
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.
NHL rumors: Mikko Rantanen wanted to continue negotiating with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche stunningly traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, and he was reportedly blindsided.
Avalanche trade Mikko Rantanen to Hurricanes. Track all of the latest NHL news.
Mikko Rantanen was dealt to the Hurricanes for Martin Necas, Jack Drury and two draft picks. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.
Avalanche GM: Mikko Rantanen trade a 'tough business decision'
Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland says trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes was a "tough business decision,' calling the star winger a "superstar human being."
How does the Mikko Rantanen trade affect Carolina’s Stanley Cup chances?
After the blockbuster trade, the Hurricanes are the favorites to come out of the East with a 12.7 percent chance of winning the Cup.
Mikko Rantanen, Taylor Hall Traded to Hurricanes in 3-Team Deal with Blackhawks, Avs
Mikko Rantanen, who played parts of ten seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, is joining the Carolina Hurricanes, the team
Oilers Linked to Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen: 'Informed Speculation'
Strickland made a prediction on the "Cam & Strick" podcast on Tuesday, labeling it as "informed speculation," and saying that ...
Could Edmonton Oilers make a home-run swing for Rantanen in free agency?
The Oilers need to sign both Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard to long-term deals this summer, but could they also fit in ...
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Could Mikko Rantanen Sign With the Oilers This Offseason?
The Edmonton Oilers are a team that has arguably the best offensive weapons in the entire NHL, and they could soon get a ...
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.
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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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Oilers could sign Mikko Rantanen without losing significant roster players
A new inside report has connected the Edmonton Oilers to signing Mikko Rantanen in free agency this season, and they may ...
Scout's Analysis: What everyone gets in the Rantanen-Necas blockbuster
Rantanen is an elite NHL scorer. He’s a house of man (six-foot-four, 215 pounds) who can be described as equal parts shooter and distributor. Most of his assists come off the cycle or by outmuscling ...
Fantasy hockey shot trends: Rantanen makes immediate impact in Carolina
Your look at trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes, with a focus on shots generated by top ...
How The Oilers Could Sign Rantanen
Rantanen has 64 points in 50 games. If the Oilers were to add a player of his caliber, it would certainly bring stability to ...