Rantanen’s world has been upended. He joined the Hurricanes during a road trip. Carolina has played seven games since the trade, but Rantanen missed one with a minor injury. He does have an apartment now in Raleigh but hasn’t spent much time there.
As NHL teams enter the Four Nations break, the Hurricanes’ new shiny toy has not produced as well as the return to the Avalanche. When should fans be concerned?
As a pending UFA, Rantanen's future with the Avs was uncertain, but no one expected him to be traded midseason. He was taken aback, and his performance in seven games as a Hurricane has shown this, with only three points (one goal, two assists).
Mikko Rantanen's stint with the Carolina Hurricanes started off rocky, and fans in Raleigh had salt rubbed in the wound as Martin Necas issued a blunt admission about playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon with the Colorado Avalanche.
The 4 Nations Face-Off dust now settled, NHL general managers have fully pivoted to the league's fast-approaching March 7 trade deadline. he Canadian Press looks at those that could be on the move before next Friday at 3 p.
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The Canadiens have conceded 194 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 29th in NHL action in goals against. The team’s -28 goal differential ranks 27th in the league. The Canadiens have not shut ...
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Before getting to the latest speculation surrounding Mikko Rantanen, I want to go back to something Carolina Hurricanes general ...