Holy smokes.
The Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen, sending shockwaves through the organization and the entirety of the NHL. In return, the Avalanche got Martin Necas, Jack Drury, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Carolina Hurricanes. The Chicago Blackhawks were the middleman of the deal, getting their own third-round pick back from Carolina and retaining 50% of Rantanen’s $9.25 million salary.
Trade alert. pic.twitter.com/7AX82rf9Np
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 25, 2025
This bombshell of a move is not only season-altering but franchise-altering.