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Rantanen's $14M Standoff Sparks Avalanche-Rangers Trade Talks

1/11/2025

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The Colorado Avalanche are in a tense standoff with star Mikko Rantanen, who demands a hefty $13-14 million contract, while the team counters with $12.6 million. As the trade deadline looms, a potential move to the New York Rangers hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the Rangers are considering trading defenseman Ryan Lindgren to bolster their faltering roster.

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Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche are in a tense standoff with star Mikko Rantanen, who demands a hefty $13-14 million contract, while the team counters with $12.6 million. As the trade deadline looms, a potential move to the New York Rangers hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the Rangers are considering trading defenseman Ryan Lindgren to bolster their faltering roster.