Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche

‘It’s Tough to See Mikko Go’: Jared Bednar on Rantanen Trade
It has been an eventful and stressful nearly 24 hours for the Colorado Avalanche and their fans. On Friday night, elite forward Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury as part of a three-team deal including the Chicago Blackhawks.
Avalanche 'look forward' after trading Rantanen, still have Stanley Cup aspirations
BOSTON -- As Chris MacFarland wrapped up his remarks Saturday, as he explained the forces that had caused him to send forward Mikko Rantanen across the country from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, a blockbuster trade that shook the franchise and fanbase, he uttered the words that were at the bottom of everything.
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
The hockey world turned upside down on Friday when the Colorado Avalanche sent star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Colorado shifted its attention to a Saturday game against the Boston Bruins in which it dropped 3-1,
Stunned Nathan MacKinnon after Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen trade: “It just sucks”
Nathan MacKinnon was stunned. He used other words — shocked and sad were two — to describe the Colorado Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. The best way to describe how he looked about 18 hours after an “Earth-shifting hockey trade” though,
Oilers star big reason Mikko Rantanen traded by Avalanche
Elliotte Friedman reports that money was one significant factor (perhaps the biggest) in the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Mikko Rantanen. Rantanen wanted $14 million on an extension, but the Avs would never give it to him.
Jared Bednar denies Gabe Landeskog report, Valeri Nichushkin has a setback and more Avalanche injury updates
There were so many players on the ice at Colorado Avalanche practice Monday that callup Jason Polin didn’t have a stall in ...
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers “unimpressive,” except for goaltending, few others
Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after Colorado rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers.
Avalanche Get Unexpected Update on Valeri Nichushkin's Recovery
The Colorado Avalanche’s injury woes continue as head coach Jared Bednar revealed Wednesday that forward Valeri Nichushkin ...
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog gets encouraging Jared Bednar injury update amid long absence
The good news is that Landeskog has been a frequent participant in Avalanche practice sessions albeit in limited fashion, ...
Drury, Necas combine for 3 points in Colorado Avalanche win
Jack Drury, one of the key acquisitions in the Colorado Avalanche's major trade last week with the Carolina Hurricanes and ...
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NHL Buzz: Wood activated from injured reserve by Avalanche
Miles Wood was activated from injured reserve Sunday and could return against the New York Rangers (1 p.m. ET; MSG, ALT, SN, ...
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Cale Makar, new guys lead Avalanche past Rangers in wild, much-needed win
Martin Necas had two assists, nearly scored twice himself and excelled on the top line. Jack Drury scored a goal and centered ...
NHL News: Jared Bednar sends clear message to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, rest of the Avalanche after loss
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar issued an honest message to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the rest of the team ...
Avalanche hit with brutal Valeri Nichushkin update
The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than ...
Avs coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers "unimpressive," except for goaltending, few others
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after his team rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against ...
Report: Broncos’ assistant Darren Mougey lands GM job with New York Jets
So it should come as no surprise that with the Broncos’ success, other teams have taken notice. Saturday afternoon, the New ...