Inside Mikko Rantanen’s Secret Mindset That Transforms Him Into an Unstoppable Playoff Force
NHL Rumors: Will Mikko Rantanen be Traded for the Second Time this Season?
Twice Traded, Patience Rewarded!
It was a shock when the initial trade happened, and the Avalanche sent Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite contract negotiations not progressing and a stalemate, you always thought Rantanen would finish his career with the Avalanche. However, Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland felt he could get the same production from Martin Necas on a cheaper deal, so he moved him to Carolina.
However, Carolina should have known that Rantanen would not fit in their style of play. Not to mention, he did not want to go there or sign there long-term. It was a bad trade for the Hurricanes then and still is now. But Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky got assets for the player. Jim Nill got Rantanen locked up to an eight-year, $96 million deal that pays the player $12 million on AAV.
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