The Hurricanes met with Mikko Rantanen and presented a formal contract offer worth more than $100 million over eight years. But they want a decision before the trade deadline.

Rantanen, who has back-to-back 100-point seasons and also played at that pace the two seasons prior, had just two points in six games with Carolina before the 4 Nations break, missing the last game due to injury. He had one assist on Saturday vs. Toronto.

As NHL teams enter the Four Nations break, the Hurricanes’ new shiny toy has not produced as well as the return to the Avalanche. When should fans be concerned?

Despite the stalling contract talks between the Carolina Hurricanes and Mikko Rantanen, there’s no guarantee that the Hurricanes will look to deal the Finnish winger before next week’s trade deadline.