The Carolina Hurricanes made the trade of the year when they landed Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. They gave up Martin Necas and Jack Drury, two young forwards who have shined with the Avs.

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.

Mikko Rantanen has gotten a lot of people talking at this time, while the Carolina Hurricanes have made it clear they want to keep him in the fold. They reportedly offered the star forward a lucrative contract offer during the 4 Nations Face-Off, exceeding the $100 million mark.

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.

NHL trade deadline is on the horizon, and speculation continues to abound regarding the future of star forward Mikko Rantanen with the Carolina Hurricanes. Having already been traded to Carolina from the Colorado Avalanche last month,

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?

Rantanen’s world has been upended. He joined the Hurricanes during a road trip. Carolina has played seven games since the trade, but Rantanen missed one with a minor injury. He does have an apartment now in Raleigh but hasn’t spent much time there.

Trade deadline season means NHL GMs are on a shopping spree, and for Toronto’s Brad Treliving, it looks like one huge name might be on his list. On Sportsnet 590’s Real Kyper & Bourne Wednesday afternoon,

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman spoke about Mikko Rantanen’s possible contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.

Mikko Rantanen is expected to clarify whether he is willing to engage in contract talks with the Carolina Hurricanes over the coming days as the clock ticks down towards the trade deadline, TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports.

As a pending UFA, Rantanen's future with the Avs was uncertain, but no one expected him to be traded midseason. He was taken aback, and his performance in seven games as a Hurricane has shown this, with only three points (one goal, two assists).