Avs trade Mikko Rantanen: How national media graded the move
The Avalanche made one of the biggest trades in Colorado sports history last week when it sent away star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes in a deal that included the Blackhawks. In return, the Avs received forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, plus a pair of draft picks (2025 second-rounder and 2026 fourth-rounder).
Aftermath of Mikko Rantanen Trade, What Happens Now?
Three days after the blockbuster trade of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Jack Drury and Martin Necas — it still hasn’t sunk in for fans and/or media.
What we learned about the NHL in January: Impact of the Mikko Rantanen trade and more
Plus the Panthers’ declining rush game, extreme special teams in Vegas and a couple of goalies who are deserving of some recognition.
Mikko Rantanen Trade Could Affect the NHL Trade Deadline Market
After one of the biggest in-season blockbuster trades in recent history, could the Mikko Rantanen deal have a rippling effect?
Mikko Rantanen trade grades: Who won blockbuster NHL deal?
Who won Friday night's blockbuster that saw Mikko Rantanen go from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes?
Mikko Rantanen Reveals Details About Avalanche Trade: 'Didn't Expect It'
Speaking to The Athletic’s Peter Baugh on Monday, Rantanen shared his thoughts on the trade, his contract talks with the Avalanche and his new chapter in Carolina. Most interestingly, Rantanen confirmed that he was "ready to take a significant discount" to stay in Colorado, as initially reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi Opens Up After He Thought He Was Traded to the Colorado Avalanche For Mikko Rantanen
The Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi opened up on how he felt when he thought he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche for Mikko Rantanen.
Avalanche trades Mikko Rantanen to Carolina Hurricanes as part of blockbuster three-team deal
The Colorado Avalanche has traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in one of the most stunning transactions in franchise history.
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.
Avalanche trade star forward Mikko Rantanen to Hurricanes in stunning move
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates with the bench after scoring against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Mikko Rantanen opens his Carolina Hurricanes account, but real returns on trade await
It’ll be hard to assess the impact of the Carolina Hurricanes’ acquisition of Mikko Rantanen for months, but a goal in his Lenovo Center debut doesn’t hurt.
Welcome ‘home’: Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen scores in home debut, a win over Chicago
The Finnish winger, obtained in mega trade with the Colorado Avalanche, earned his first goal as a Hurricane, while fellow ...
Martin Necas, Jack Drury on first day with Avalanche: “It was quite crazy”
Necas and Jack Drury were traded to the Avalanche on Friday night in a stunning three-team trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to ...