Hurricanes land Mika Rantanen in Shocking 3-Team Blockbuster
The The Colorado Avalanche were looking to sign Mikko Rantanen to extend the contract. However, no agreement was reached as of 2025 NHL Trade Deadline crept closer. Many believed that Colorado would retain Rantanen given their status as a playoff contender. However, Rantanen was shockingly traded that the Carolina Hurricanes.
Rantanen is going from the Avalanche to the Hurricanes in a three-team deal, as first reported by Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli. Nor is Rantanen the only player to join Carolina. The team also takes over Taylor Hall from Chicago Blackhawks in this business, according to Seravali.
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All the details about this shocking trade are slowly trickling out. At this point, Rantanen and the Hurricanes they did not agree to a contract extension, says Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The now former Colorado winger is set to hit NHL Free Agency in July. He could command as much as $14 million on the open market.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more details.
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