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Mikko Rantanen's $14M Contract Tension Looms Before Trade Deadline

1/20/2025

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As the NHL trade deadline looms on March 7, the future of Colorado Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen hangs in the balance. With Rantanen aiming for a hefty $14 million annual contract and the team offering $12.6 million, tensions rise. If a deal can't be struck, a trade could be on the horizon, though the Avalanche may opt to keep him to enhance his value.

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As the NHL trade deadline looms on March 7, the future of Colorado Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen hangs in the balance. With Rantanen aiming for a hefty $14 million annual contract and the team offering $12.6 million, tensions rise. If a deal can't be struck, a trade could be on the horizon, though the Avalanche may opt to keep him to enhance his value.