Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen was reportedly acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team trade on Friday night. Chicago Blackhawks

In a blockbuster NHL trade, the Colorado Avalanche have sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas. Taylor Hall will also be going from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Hurricanes as part of the three-way deal.

The first major domino has fallen more than a month before the March 7 trade deadline, with Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall going to the Hurricanes and Martin Necas heading to the Avalanche in a three-team blockbuster,

Mikko Rantanen, who played parts of ten seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, is joining the Carolina Hurricanes, the team

The Avalanche have pulled off a stunner. Mikko Rantanen is heading to the Carolina Hurricanes in a stunning and complex Friday night deal also involving the Chicago Blackhawks.

Following the Rangers practice on Saturday, Peter Laviolette briefly talked about the blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen.

The three-team trade didn't involve Vancouver, but it may impact the Canucks more than anyone else in the NHL.

One of the largest trades in recent memory went down last night. On Friday evening, the Colorado Avalanche acquired Martin Nečas, Jack Drury, and picks from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Taylor Hall and Mikko Rantanen at 50% retention.

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli dropped a massive report about a blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen, Taylor Hall, Martin Necas and more late Friday evening.

In a blockbuster three-way trade, the Hurricanes are going all-in by acquiring all-star and pending UFA Mikko Rantanen from the Avalanche.

The Canucks are slowly running out of time to make a massive trade this season. The 2025 Trade Deadline is scheduled for March 7th, which is 42 days away. Based on the way Vancouver is playing, fans can expect plenty of rumours surrounding the team up until the deadline hits.

The Maple Leafs head to one of their many homes away from home to try and keep the Senators from climbing the standings and a real, actual, hockey trade happened.