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."

NHL-tähti Mikko Rantasen viime viikonlopun pelaajakauppa on ollut jääkiekkomaailman puhutuin tapahtuma viime päivät. Siirrosta yllättyivät niin Rantanen itse, hänen pitkäaikainen ketjukaverinsa Nathan MacKinnon kuin monet NHL-fanitkin. Niin tekivät myös turkulaistaiturin vanhemmat Hannamaija ja Hannu Rantanen.

The Carolina Hurricanes executed a bombshell three-team trade on Friday evening, adding Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen and Chicago

Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck started the winning play when he sent the puck to Vladislav Namestnikov,

The newest Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen spoke glowingly about his new home after his trade from the Avalanche.

Jared Bednar has been known to rely heavily on his top forwards, often overplaying the top line to the point where some nights you wouldn't know the Avalanche were even dressing 12 forwards. That was not the case in Sunday's 5-4 win over the New York Rangers.

THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche (28-20-2) will face the New York Rangers (24-20-4) for the second and final time in the regular season on Sunday afternoon. Puck drop is scheduled for 11:08 a.m. MT at Madison Square Garden.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-19-2) open a three-game road trip against the Boston Bruins (24-20-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 11:08 a.m. MT. READ MORE: Avalanche Trade Mikko Rantanen to Carolina in 3-Way Deal for Martin Necas and Jack Drury This post-Mikko Rantanen era starts now.

The Wild did not hold a morning skate Thursday following a 3-1 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. … Fleury will start after Gustavsson made 32 saves Wednesday. … Xhekaj will take on ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — Mikko Rantanen skated to center ice at UBS Arena and a familiar sound emanated from his teammates near the bench. “Moooose.” Rantanen scooped up the puck on his stick ...

Following a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, the Avalanche return home with all kinds of issues that need to be sorted out. Their depth has struggled to produce, the inconsistencies on defense are glaring,