Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on

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 Breaks Silence on Blockbuster 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. "It's unfortunate," MacKinnon said, per DNVR Avalanche. “Losing a great friend, great teammate. I’m gonna miss him.
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.
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 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.
NHL execs on Mikko Rantanen trade, next deadline deals to come
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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,
Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen 'Blindsided' by Trade, Would Have Taken 'Pay Cut' to Remain With Avalanche
After the shocking blockbuster deal that shipped Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, he broke silence on his view.
Mikko Rantanen opens up about Avalanche trade, moving on: “I was ready to take a significant discount”
The Avalanche began the process of moving on with its first win since the deal Sunday afternoon against the Rangers. Drury scored a goal. Necas was dynamic, collecting two assists and hitting both the crossbar and post with shots while playing in Rantanen’s old spot next to MacKinnon.
The Cheat Sheet: Can MacKinnon Win The NHL's Art Ross Trophy Without Rantanen?
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‘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 ...
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Colorado Avalanche's final contract offer to Mikko Rantanen revealed
Despite being a fan favorite and a key part of the Avalanche's recent success, the salary-cap reality forced their hand.