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Stunned Nathan MacKinnon after Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen trade: “It just sucks”
A stunned Nathan MacKinnon tried to make sense of the Colorado Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
Rantanen has been an essential member of the Avalanche's core since arriving in 2015-16, having won the Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Widely regarded as one of the NHL's premier offensive talents, he stands among the league's top five scorers over the last five seasons.
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade
The Colorado Avalanche were involved in one of the NHL's biggest recent blockbusters on Friday night when they sent star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of a three-team trade that brought them forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury.
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon breaks silence on Mikko Rantanen's trade, with dig at the front office
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon couldn't hide his frustration when addressing the huge three-team trade involving historic teammate Mikko Rantanen.
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’s Nathan MacKinnon drops ‘shocked’ reaction to Mikko Rantanen trade
The surprising trade that saw the Colorado Avalanche trade star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes has been met with shock and some level of despair within the Avs’ locker room. Rantanen has twice broken the 100-point mark during his 10 seasons in Colorado,
Avalanche Analysis: Trading Mikko Rantanen creates yet another huge “what if” since 2022 Stanley Cup run
Chris MacFarland pointed to Rantanen’s pending free agency and the club’s desire to get deeper after three years of being short in that department as reasons for the trade. The NHL’s salary cap ceiling, which is set at $88 million this year but is expected to rise — possibly significantly — in the next couple of seasons is also a factor.
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Breaks Silence on Mikko Rantanen Trade
Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon spoke candidly about his feelings following the blockbuster trade that sent his longtime teammate Mikko Rantanen away from the only franchise he'd ever played for.
Nathan MacKinnon sounds off on Mikko Rantanen trade.
The Colorado Avalanche shocked their fan base on Friday when they traded away one of their franchise players by dealing forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. In fact it wasn’t just the fans left stunned by the trade,
Weekend NHL rankings: The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster shakes up the league
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NHL Rumor Roundup: The Aftermath Of The Rantanen Trade
As pundits and fans assess the fallout, the Rantanen trade had an immediate effect on the NHL trade market. Related: Three ...
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Notebook: Did Mikko Rantanen Force Chris MacFarland’s Hand?
The hockey world is still in a daze following the late Friday night trade that sent Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen to the ...
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Can the Carolina Hurricanes Sign Mikko Rantanen?
The Colorado Avalanche were at an impasse with Mikko Rantanen in terms of getting a contract done. There were talks at the ...
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Around the NHL: Rantanen moved in blockbuster, Pietrangelo withdraws from 4 Nations Face-Off, which superstar could be traded next?
The NHL’s trade season is upon us, and the weather forecast is cloudy, with a chance of blockbuster deals. The Colorado ...