Mikko Rantanen on Avalanche contract talks and shock of being traded: ‘Everything happened so quick’
Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on: “I was ready to take a significant discount”
Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen 'Blindsided' by Trade, Would Have Taken 'Pay Cut' to Remain With Avalanche
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).
Should Colorado Take A Chance And Bring Back Former Avalanche Star?
The Avalanche have been making major changes to their roster all season. But there's a former Av who is a free agent -- and a potential reunion for him in Colorado is intriguing.
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Colorado Avalanche's final contract offer to Mikko Rantanen revealed
Despite being a fan favorite and a key part of the Avalanche's recent success, the salary-cap reality forced their hand.
Avalanche GM sends strong message in wake of trading away Mikko Rantanen
The Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has a message about that.
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.
Colorado Avalanche trade Mikko Rantanen, star forward will play for Carolina Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche have traded 28-year-old star forward Mikko Rantanen. The team confirmed the move late Friday night.
Avalanche Analysis: Trading Mikko Rantanen creates yet another huge “what if” since 2022 Stanley Cup run
There have been some significant “what ifs” in the aftermath of the Avalanche’s run to the Stanley Cup in 2022, but there’s a new one near the top of the list. What if Gabe Landeskog’s knee hadn’t failed him?
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
Rantanen has been an essential member of the Avalanche's core since arriving in 2015-16, having won the Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Widely regarded as one of the NHL's premier offensive talents, he stands among the league's top five scorers over the last five seasons.
Avalanche Forward Filling Void After Blockbuster Trade
The Colorado Avalanche are still attempting to find normalcy in the aftermath of trading superstar forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. It's an in
The New York Rangers came up on the saddest end of the NHL’s biggest trade
The Mikko Rantanen trade had one big loser: The Rangers. The New York Rangers has a rough night on Tuesday. Not only did the team fall further back in the Metropolitan Division standings with a 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes at home, but they also helped validate every part of the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade.
Tipsheet: While Armstrong trims edge of Blues roster, other NHL teams think big
Blues general manager Doug Armstrong is starting to remove dead weight from his roster, but that process won't be easy.