Avalanche 'look forward' after trading Rantanen, still have Stanley Cup aspirations
BOSTON -- As Chris MacFarland wrapped up his remarks Saturday, as he explained the forces that had caused him to send forward Mikko Rantanen across the country from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, a blockbuster trade that shook the franchise and fanbase, he uttered the words that were at the bottom of everything.
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.
Hurricanes add Rantanen, Hall in trade with Avs, Blackhawks
The deal sees Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall go to Carolina, and Martin Necas, Jack Drury and draft picks to Colorado. Chicago gets its own 2025 third-round pick that it had traded to Carolina previously and retained half of Rantanen's $9.
NHL EDGE stats: Rantanen’s outlook after trade to Hurricanes
NHL.com’s fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we take a look at the blockbuster trade between the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche.
NHL trade grades: Hurricanes acquire Mikko Rantanen in stunning blockbuster with Avalanche
The Hurricanes added a superstar to their lineup and win the trade, but how much will depend on if he re-signs in Carolina.
NHL rumors: Mikko Rantanen ‘blindsided’ by Hurricanes trade
The hockey world is still processing the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade on Friday night. The Carolina Hurricanes traded for Rantanen and Taylor Hall in a three-team trade with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks.
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