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Avalanche Trade Rantanen for Rising Star Necas

7/18/2025

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In a bold move, the Colorado Avalanche have traded star Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, landing promising forward Martin Necas, who netted 11 goals in just 30 games. As Necas edges closer to free agency, NHL analyst Nick Kypreos predicts he could demand over $10 million per year, making him a key player in both teams' Stanley Cup dreams.

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In a bold move, the Colorado Avalanche have traded star Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, landing promising forward Martin Necas, who netted 11 goals in just 30 games. As Necas edges closer to free agency, NHL analyst Nick Kypreos predicts he could demand over $10 million per year, making him a key player in both teams' Stanley Cup dreams.