Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes

Avalanche trades Mikko Rantanen to Carolina Hurricanes as part of blockbuster three-team deal
The Colorado Avalanche has traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in one of the most stunning transactions in franchise history.
Official: Avalanche Deal Mikko Rantanen to Carolina in Shocking Blockbuster Trade
Insiders broke trade details on Friday evening, a three-way exchange between the Colorado Avalanche, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Chicago Blackhawks, dealing in star players, depth forwards, draft picks,
Avalanche GM Thinks Miko Rantanen Trade Was 'Best for the Logo'
According to the latest reports, Rantanen was seeking a contract worth $14 million per season, although he could have been willing to take less money to stay in Colorado. Even a figure near Nathan MacKinnon’s $12.6 million average annual value might already have posed a challenge to the Avalanche.
Avalanche trade star forward Mikko Rantanen to Hurricanes in stunning move
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates with the bench after scoring against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Avalanche Trade Superstar Forward to Hurricanes in Three-Way Blockbuster Deal
Colorado Avalanche trade forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Martin Necas, Jack Drury and more in three-way trade including the Chicago Blackhawks
Even After Rantanen Blockbuster Trade, Avs Have Two Superstars They'll Never Give Up On
The Avalanche shocked the hockey world by trading Mikko Rantanen. But don't fret, Avs fans -- Colorado still has superstars other teams would move heaven and earth to acquire.
Hurricanes Not Done Making Trades After Recent Blockbuster
The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t far removed from one of the biggest blockbuster trades the NHL has seen in a long time. In a three-team deal with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks, the Hurricanes landed Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall in exchange for Martin Necas and Jack Drury.
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Avalanche Acquires Necas, Drury, & Draft Picks in Three-Team Trade
Drury’s uncle is Chris Drury, who spent four seasons with the Avalanche (1998-02), was a member of the 2001 Stanley Cup ...
Three Areas For New-Look Colorado Avalanche To Address Via Trades
The Avalanche shocked many with the trading of star Mikko Rantanen. But Colorado may not be done with trades -- and here are ...
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Avs trade Mikko Rantanen: How national media graded the move
The Avalanche made one of the biggest trades in Colorado sports history last week ... forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, plus a pair of draft picks (2025 second-rounder and 2026 ...
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Rantanen scores 1st goal with Hurricanes in win against Blackhawks
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks ...
Between Colorado and Carolina, Who Will Win the NHL's Latest Blockbuster Trade?
The dust is still settling on the deal that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Colorado Avalanche are No. 23 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings
The addition of nine prospects into their ultra-thin pool has made a difference and raised the Avs up the countdown ever so ...
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Perunovich traded to Islanders by Blues for 5th-round pick in 2026 NHL Draft
Scott Perunovich was traded to the New York Islanders by the St. Louis Blues on Monday for a conditional fifth-round pick in ...