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Colorado Avalanche GM is poised to make significant trades for a top-six forward or a defenseman before trade deadline
The Colorado Avalanche remain strong contenders for the Stanley Cup after trading Mikko Rantanen and acquiring Martin Necas and Jack Drury. With $4.76 million in cap space, GM Chris MacFarland is expected to make significant moves before the trade deadline,
Avalanche Analysis: Trading Mikko Rantanen creates yet another huge “what if” since 2022 Stanley Cup run
Chris MacFarland pointed to Rantanen’s pending free agency and the club’s desire to get deeper after three years of being short in that department as reasons for the trade. The NHL’s salary cap ceiling, which is set at $88 million this year but is expected to rise — possibly significantly — in the next couple of seasons is also a factor.
ESPN analyst gives definitive answer on possibility of Hurricanes dealing Mikko Rantanen at NHL trade deadline
Do the Hurricanes plan on trading Mikko Rantanen just over a month after acquiring him? One ESPN analyst weighed in on the multi-million dollar question.
Avalanche to pursue ‘big swing' with top-six forward or defenseman at NHL trade deadline despite dealing Rantanen
The Avalanche are not going to sit on their hands at the NHL trade deadline despite dealing away Mikko Rantanen in January.
NHL rumors: Mikko Rantanen to make important move amid growing trade interests
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.
With Valeri Nichushkin’s return, Avalanche finally close to full strength
Valeri Nichushkin is going to return Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He’s been out since Dec. 31 with a ...
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What we learned about the NHL in January: Impact of the Mikko Rantanen trade and more
Trading for Mikko Rantanen in late January versus the ... And that should help fill a void left by Valeri Nichushkin’s absence, and even last year’s trade deadline addition Yakov Trenin ...
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‘It’s a Good Problem’: How Nichushkin’s Return Will Boost Avs
Regular-season hockey for the Colorado Avalanche resumes on Saturday, and the lineup may look different than before the 4 ...
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin’s on-ice value is obvious once again after successful return
It’s a years-long trend since he arrived in Denver and had a breakout season when the Avs won the Stanley Cup. Just in the ...
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin to make return Wednesday after 21-game absence
The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome back forward Valeri Nichushkin from a 21 ... Colorado in the blockbuster trade, which sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Deen’s Daily: Nichushkin’s a Difference Maker; Larkin Called Out; Is Nelson on the Move?
The Avalanche play a big four-point game tonight. Will they be able to build on Thursday’s win? The Red Wings lost, and Dylan Larkin was called out. Also, are the Islanders still moving on from Brock ...
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Mikko Rantanen trade destinations: Could Canucks enter mega-sweepstakes?
Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Jason Bukala discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes will approach re-signing Mikko Rantanen and at what point they will turn their attention toward other players if a ...
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Mikko Rantanen’s Contract & Trade Situation Unravel After Recent Finnish Interview
The Mikko Rantanen trade on Friday ... Over the past two seasons, Valeri Nichushkin has dealt with suspensions and injuries. With the exception of MacKenzie Blackwood’s newest contract, a ...