‘It’s gonna be weird’: Rantanen conflicted about potential playoff series vs. Avs
When you’re one of the top players in the NHL, getting traded is a tough pill to swallow. Having it happen twice in a matter of weeks and somehow ending…
How Hurricanes’ Jack Roslovic profited from Mikko Rantanen trade saga
The NHL trade deadline brought a flurry of moves, but it wasn’t just a select group of teams that came out as winners. Throughout his career, Rantanen has worn No.…
Maple Leafs’ quick pivot from Rantanen miss to Carlo, Laughton trades a win
DENVER — Brad Treliving hung in the batter’s box all night long trying to smash a home run for his Toronto Maple Leafs from his Ritz-Carlton war room in downtown…
NHL Trade Deadline 2025 Live Blog: Will Dallas close the deal with Rantanen?
The 2025 NHL trade deadline is here, and though we’ve seen a number of big moves already happen this week, there is still much to be done on the final…
Carolina, Dallas have framework for Mikko Rantanen trade
Late-night, early-morning trade deadline quickie blog: • The biggest news is that Carolina and Dallas have the framework of a trade that would send Mikko Rantanen to Texas. After the…
Mikko Rantanen trade destinations: Could Canucks enter mega-sweepstakes?
If, six weeks ago, you introduced the idea Mikko Rantanen would be traded this year to a hockey discussion, you’d surely get a sideways look or two from the people…
‘I’m going to miss him’: Avalanche’s MacKinnon stunned by Rantanen trade
Following a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the first game without Rantanen, Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon sat down in the locker room with reporters and reminisced on…
David Pastrnak stars as Bruins beat Avalanche a day after Rantanen trade
BOSTON — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists, and the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 3-1 on Saturday, a day after the Avalanche traded star winger Mikko Rantanen. Pastrnak…
GM Tulsky believes Hurricanes in strong position to retain Rantanen after trade
General manager Eric Tulsky said that the idea of trading for Rantanen came about in the off-season, and negotiations started to pick up until about six to eight weeks ago.…
‘Timing was right’: Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland on trading star forward Mikko Rantanen
BOSTON — Facing the prospect of Colorado’s star winger Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to deal…