Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche and MacFarland

Does the Mikko Rantanen trade signal a transition for the Avalanche? One-on-one with GM Chris MacFarland
Despite trading one of the NHL's scoring leaders and a franchise stalwart, MacFarland says the Avalanche are still "all-in."
Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
The hockey world turned upside down on Friday when the Colorado Avalanche sent star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. Colorado shifted its attention to a Saturday game against the Boston Bruins in which it dropped 3-1,
Avs GM MacFarland felt ‘timing was right’ to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
Facing the prospect of Colorado’s star winger Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to deal him away and bolster the Avalanche’s roster for the future.
Oilers star big reason Mikko Rantanen traded by Avalanche
Elliotte Friedman reports that money was one significant factor (perhaps the biggest) in the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Mikko Rantanen.
Avalanche trades Mikko Rantanen to Carolina Hurricanes as part of blockbuster three-team deal
The Colorado Avalanche has traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, according to multiple reports. Rantanen is in the final year of his contract and can be an unrestricted free agent in July. He leads the Avs with 25 goals and has 64 points, which was sixth in the NHL entering Friday night’s games.
Behind the Hurricanes’ blockbuster trade for Mikko Rantanen: What GM Eric Tulsky said
The Hurricanes made a statement move well in advance of the NHL trade deadline. Carolina GM Eric Tulsky explained the team’s move.
Avalanche GM: 'Tough Business Decision' to Trade Mikko Rantanen in NHL Blockbuster
Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said it was a "tough business decision" to trade star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland on Mikko Rantanen trade: “A bittersweet day”
Chris MacFarland said Mikko Rantanen’s pending free agency, need for more depth were biggest factors in seismic move.
Mikko Rantanen trade grades: Who won blockbuster NHL deal?
Who won Friday night's blockbuster that saw Mikko Rantanen go from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes?
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade
Nathan MacKinnon sounds off on Mikko Rantanen trade.
The Colorado Avalanche shocked their fan base on Friday when they traded away one of their franchise players by dealing forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes. In fact it wasn’t just the fans left stunned by the trade,
Why the Blackhawks could be major players for Mikko Rantanen, others this NHL offseason
The Blackhawks could expedite their painstaking rebuilding process and be significant players in free agency this summer.
Mikko Rantanen, Taylor Hall Blockbuster 3-Team Trade to Hurricanes Stuns NHL Fans
Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen was reportedly acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team trade on Friday ...
Hurricanes Forward Gives Number to Mikko Rantanen
The Carolina Hurricanes are wasting no time introducing their latest acquisition to the organization. After swinging a ...