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Rantanen acknowledged the transition following 10 seasons with the Avalanche, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2022, hasn’t been easy. He has two points (one goal and one assist) in six games with Carolina after getting 64 points (25 goals and 39 assists) in 49 games with the Avalanche before the trade.

Whatever happens, it certainly seems that the remainder of the season will be a busy and exciting one for the Hurricanes.

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Mikko Rantanen‘s appearing on trade boards if he’s not extended by the Carolina Hurricanes before the March 7th NHL trade deadline.

Shortly after acquiring him, there appears to at least be a small chance that the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen ahead of the NHL trade deadline.