Mikko Rantanen would reportedly consider sticking with the Rangers long-term, and New York has what it takes to entice the Hurricanes to make a deal.

The New York Rangers are battling for a playoff spot but one analyst links them to star pending free agent Mikko Rantanen. The post Analyst Links Rangers to Star $55.5 Million Superstar in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Rangers may have finished their heavy lifting before the NHL Trade Deadline, but others teams and competitors are filling the rumor mill.

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas spoke about the current turmoil amidst his former team, the Carolina Hurricanes, dropping a slight dig at the organization that shipped him off for Mikko Rantanen.

He has already moved Marcus Pettersson, Michael Bunting and recently acquired Vincent Desharnais. If he wants to continue retooling, Rickard Rakell would fetch a good price because the 29-goal scorer has three years left on his contract. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and forward Anthony Beauvillier are pending UFAs.

Also: Good vibes in Utah with meaningful games in March and a franchise not selling for the first time in ages.

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It’s Go Time. We’re 24 hours out from the NHL’s Trade Deadline on Friday at 3 o’clock ET and it’s shaping up to be a dramatic finish with one of the most impactful players of his generation potentially on the move again in Mikko Rantanen.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to Mikko Rantanen for some time after it was reported that the Carolina Hurricanes would be looking to deal the Finnish superstar.