Head coach Jared Bednar said he understands the business side of the game, but it’s still “tough to see Mikko go, for sure.” The Avs lost 3-1 to the Boston Bruins in an emotional early ...

Avalanche analysis: Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland back Jared Bednar, express no regrets over Mikko Rantanen trade Joe Sakic on Colorado’s stunning playoff exit vs. Dallas Stars: “It hurts right ...

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Jared Bednar react to the Avalanche trading star winger Mikko Rantanen.

All I can say is, I was ready to take a discount.” Rantanen wasn’t the only one surprised by the trade. Nathan MacKinnon said it was shocking and sad. Jared Bednar called it a hard day.

Colorado Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood (39) and Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen (96) shake hands after the Stars 4-2 win in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025 ...

The Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche are meeting in the playoffs again, this time in the opening round with Mikko Rantanen on a different side.

Colorado Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood (39) and Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen (96) shake hands after the Stars 4-2 win in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025 ...

Colorado Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood (39) and Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen (96) shake hands after the Stars 4-2 win in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025 ...