It has been a wild few days around the Maple Leafs. Tensions are high — as you could see in GM Brad Treliving’s odd, abbreviated media session on Sunday in Utah — and the organization is reeling from leaks that … Read More
NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999. Each Monday he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts for his weekly notes column, “Zizing ‘Em Up.” TORONTO — The free agent spotlight has intensified … Read More
Along with his offensive prowess, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Rantanen displayed his toughness and ability to take a hit. He was drilled behind his own net by Oilers forward Max Jones at 11:36 of the second period, then got crushed by … Read More
Following the trade Friday, Rantanen signed an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value), avoiding unrestricted free agency July 1. The 28-year-old said he was happy to have the uncertainly regarding his future laid to rest after he … Read More
NHL.com’s fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we take a look at the impact of the Dallas Stars acquiring forward Mikko … Read More
Greg WyshynskiMar 7, 2025, 06:50 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said trading for star winger Mikko Rantanen was a risk worth taking, even after Carolina failed to sign him … Read More
The native of Nousiainen, Finland has skated in 632 career NHL regular-season contests with Carolina and Colorado, amassing 687 points (289-398—687). Among Finnish-born players in NHL history, the forward ranks fourth in goals (289), seventh in points (687) and 10th … Read More
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. What the 2025 NHL trade deadline lacked in quantity, it made up for in quality. After all, it’s not often we have a prolonged drama like the Mikko Rantanen … Read More
Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Dallas Stars by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday and then signed an eight-year, $96 million deal with Dallas, according to multiple reports. The contract has an average annual value of $12 million. In return … Read More
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. The trade Stars get: Forward Mikko Rantanen Hurricanes get: Forward Logan Stankoven, first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, third-round picks in 2026 and 2027 Mark Lazerus: Dallas has been two … Read More