Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on

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.
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).
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.
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.
Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen: Nabs first Carolina point
Acquired from the Avalanche late last week, Rantanen collected his first point as a member of the Hurricanes in his second game for his new squad, flipping a pass to Andrei Svechnikov past a sprawling Igor Shesterkin for an easy tap-in late in the second period.
Will the Hurricanes Offer Mikko Rantanen Fair Market Value?
The Carolina Hurricanes made waves on Friday night with the acquisition of Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado and Rantanen were at an impasse when it came to contract negotiations.
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
Rangers ‘curious’ to get look at Hurricanes after massive Mikko Rantanen trade
A massive trade between the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche shook the NHL on Friday night, and the New York
Why didn’t your team trade for Rantanen? Tiering NHL teams that could’ve/should’ve been in the mix
If the Avalanche had opened up a good old-fashioned bidding war on Mikko Rantanen, here are teams that would have been the ...
Rival GMs drop truth bombs on how Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen deal affects trade deadline
NHL general managers indicated that the Carolina Hurricanes' trade for Mikko Rantanen won't change their deadline approach.
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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.
NHL rumblings: Will the Mikko Rantanen trade trigger an East arms race?
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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.
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Mikko Rantanen’s Contract & Trade Situation Unravel After Recent Finnish Interview
The Mikko Rantanen trade on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024, was one of the biggest trades we have seen in a very long time. As news ...
Fantasy hockey shot trends: Rantanen makes immediate impact in Carolina
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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 ...