Avalanche deal Mikko Rantanen to Hurricanes in 3-team trade
Carolina Hurricanes Make Blockbuster Trade for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall
In a major three-team trade, the Carolina Hurricanes have acquired star forward Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks. This blockbuster deal involves several key players and draft picks changing hands.
Key Details of the Trade:
Carolina receives Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall from Colorado and Chicago, respectively. In exchange, they send forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury to the Avalanche. The Avalanche also acquire forward Nils Juntorp, a second-round draft pick in 2025, and a fourth-round pick in 2026. Juntorp is then traded to the Hurricanes, while Chicago receives their own 2025 third-round pick, previously dealt to Carolina.
It is reported that Chicago will retain 50% of Rantanen’s $9.25 million cap hit. Rantanen, who is set to become a free agent after this season, has no extension in place with Carolina at this time.
Player Profiles:
Mikko Rantanen: The 10th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Rantanen has spent his entire career with the Avalanche. He has posted 64 points in 49 games this season and has surpassed the 100-point mark in each of the past two seasons. Rantanen, a two-time All-Star, has accumulated 681 points in 619 games.
Taylor Hall: The former Hart Trophy winner was the first overall pick in the 2010 draft. Hall has played for multiple teams and currently has 721 points in 878 games. He is in the last year of a four-year deal with the Blackhawks and is also set to become a free agent after this season.
Martin Necas: The 26-year-old forward has 55 points this season and has played 411 games for the Hurricanes since being drafted 12th overall in 2017.
Jack Drury: Drury, 24, has nine points this season and has played 153 games since his debut in 2021. He is in the first year of a two-year deal with Carolina.
Nils Juntorp: The 21-year-old forward has been playing in Sweden this season.
Conclusion:
This trade brings significant changes to the rosters of all three teams involved. The Hurricanes add firepower with Rantanen and Hall, while the Avalanche and Blackhawks acquire key pieces to bolster their lineups. It will be interesting to see how these new acquisitions perform for their respective teams as they push towards the playoffs.
