There was arguably nothing to be excited about for the Avalanche coming out of the lengthy 4 Nations Face-Off break. And it was unfortunate because they worked so hard last month after the Mikko Rantanen bombshell to get the locker room back in order and go on a 4-1-0 run.
Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon didn’t have much to say when asked about the possibility of facing his longtime former teammate Mikko Rantanen in the Western Conference playoffs. Speaking to reporters after Friday's practice and following the Rantanen trade to the Dallas Stars,
The Avs went all-in around the trade deadline. Who were their latest big additions? Also, a former champion returns home. Speaking of former champions, it took six weeks for Mikko Rantanen to sign a contract after getting traded.
Coaching might be in the plans for Nathan MacKinnon’s post-playing career. Or maybe not, but the Avalanche’s superstar — the league’s reigning MVP — has quickly proven that he can adjust with the times.
The Mikko Rantanen trade rumors won’t go away. It’s been almost six weeks since the Avalanche shocked the hockey world by shipping Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a deal involving Martin Necas and Jack Drury.
The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching. So far, the NHL season had two blockbuster trades before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Mikko Rantanen was dealt by the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes and J.
One day after the NHL Trade Deadline came and went, multiple reports surfaced, revealing that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause in an effort to land now-Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen.
All eyes are on Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen as the trade deadline closes in, as the goal scorer returns to the trade market six weeks after a blo
The Carolina Hurricanes traded Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars, who signed the winger to an extension. Who won the deal?
Rantanen and Stars coach Pete DeBoer offered some thoughts ahead of the forward’s Dallas debut Saturday night.