Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche

‘It’s Tough to See Mikko Go’: Jared Bednar on Rantanen Trade
It has been an eventful and stressful nearly 24 hours for the Colorado Avalanche and their fans. On Friday night, elite forward Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury as part of a three-team deal including the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sleepless, shocked and hurt: Avalanche try to move on after Mikko Rantanen trade
The trade that saw the superstar dealt to Carolina sent shockwaves through the league and up and down the Colorado franchise.
'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 his old friend and former teammate.
Deen’s Daily: Zadorov Can’t Believe Avalanche Traded Rantanen; MacKinnon, Bednar Dejected
The Avalanche played their first game in the post-Mikko Rantanen era. How did they do? Also, Jared Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon were open and honest about their thoughts on the trade. So was another former teammate,
Avalanche’s Necas Making Good Impression After Rantanen Trade
Whenever a franchise icon is traded, there is always a doubt about whether the new players can adequately replace their production. That is the predicament
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon drops 'shocked' reaction to Mikko Rantanen trade
The trade of star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes brings sadness and shock to Avalanche locker room
Avalanche 'look forward' after trading Rantanen, still have Stanley Cup aspirations
BOSTON -- As Chris MacFarland wrapped up his remarks Saturday, as he explained the forces that had caused him to send forward Mikko Rantanen across the country from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, a blockbuster trade that shook the franchise and fanbase, he uttered the words that were at the bottom of everything.
Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen: Draws helper in overtime win
Rantanen notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
Nathan MacKinnon reacts to Avalanche trading linemate Mikko Rantanen: 'It just sucks'
Nathan MacKinnon wasn’t exactly impressed when he found out his linemate and close friend had been traded. The 29-year-old from Cole Harbour reacted to Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen’s trade to the Carolina Hurricanes on the weekend and he didn’t have a whole lot of positives to offer.
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
The hockey world turned upside down on Friday when the Colorado Avalanche sent star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Colorado shifted its attention to a Saturday game against the Boston Bruins in which it dropped 3-1,
Oilers star big reason Mikko Rantanen traded by Avalanche
Elliotte Friedman reports that money was one significant factor (perhaps the biggest) in the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Mikko Rantanen. Rantanen wanted $14 million on an extension, but the Avs would never give it to him.
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Flynn’s Daily: Rantanen Still in Shock; Ottawa Ups Defensive Game; Cats End Road Trip with Loss
It’s been more than 48 hours and two games since the blockbuster trade that shipped Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes ...
Fantasy Breakdown: Hurricanes Trade Martin Necas To Avalanche For Mikko Rantanen, Also Acquire Taylor Hall From Blackhawks
In a blockbuster three-way trade, the Hurricanes are going all-in by acquiring all-star and pending UFA Mikko Rantanen from ...
Avs coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers "unimpressive," except for goaltending, few others
DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after Colorado ... Also on Bednar's praiseworthy list was ...
Weekend NHL rankings: The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster shakes up the league
The word “blockbuster” gets thrown around a little too often in today’s NHL, often for trades unworthy of the term, in the ...