Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on

Avalanche GM sends strong message in wake of trading away Mikko Rantanen
The Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has a message about that.
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.
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.
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,
Pastrnak stars as the Bruins beat the Avalanche 3-1 a day after the Rantanen trade
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.
Mikko Rantanen on Avalanche contract talks and shock of being traded: ‘Everything happened so quick’
Rantanen said he thought talks with the Avs had been productive before the shocking trade to the Canes: "I didn’t know we were in a rush."
Avs GM MacFarland felt 'timing was right' to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
Facing the prospect of Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to trade the star forward and bolster t
Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on: 'I was ready to take a significant discount'
Mikko Rantanen skated to center ice at UBS Arena and a familiar sound emanated from his teammates near the bench. “Moooose.” Rantanen scooped up the puck on his stick, smoothly moved toward the goaltender and then snapped a shot off the crossbar and into the net.
Post-Rantanen trade, Avalanche hope their 'different look' is for the better
Jared Bednar has been known to rely heavily on his top forwards, often overplaying the top line to the point where some nights you wouldn't know the Avalanche were even dressing 12 forwards. That was not the case in Sunday's 5-4 win over the New York Rangers.
3 major Avalanche trade targets after Mikko Rantanen deal
Here are three blockbuster Avalanche trade targets in the wake of the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade with the Hurricanes.
‘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.
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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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 ...