There is always a lot to analyze around an NHL trade — the cost of acquisition ... and stays high no matter the timing. Trading for Mikko Rantanen in late January versus the deadline likely ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Carolina ... from Avalanche players to personnel around the NHL. Rantanen's contract is set to expire at the end of this season, marking ...

The NHL and NHLPA jointly announced this past ... could have certainly afforded to keep Mikko Rantanen, right? 2) The price for Rantanen is likely different now then it was two Fridays ago ...

RALEIGH — One statement from Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour stood out among the many he has made since Carolina turned the NHL on its ear and acquired Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall ...

But no Mikko Rantanen any longer. The Blackhawks' role in the Rantanen trade had observers around the NHL baffled. "What the f--- is Chicago doing?" one NHL executive asked. The Blackhawks ...

RALEIGH, NC — There was one thing Mikko Rantanen needed after he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes: his number. Jack Roslovic had the No. 96 for Carolina before Rantanen was acquired in a ...

Carolina Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen (96) chips the puck past Chicago Blackhawks' Alec Martinez (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal with Carolina ... likely will be a popular seller in the runup to the NHL trade deadline. Eight different teams had scouts at Thursday's ...

When Mikko Rantanen was traded to a high-flying ... On his next shift, playing with NHL veterans, Rantanen opened his account with his new team. A no-look, behind-the-back drop pass from Jack ...

Jan 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James ...