Elliotte Friedman reports that money was one significant factor (perhaps the biggest) in the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Mikko Rantanen.

The Colorado Avalanche traded star forward Mikko Rantanen in a three team blockbuster deal tonight, that apparently had some influence from Oilers star Leon Draisaitl.

Carolina Hurricanes winger Mikko Rantanen (96) skates against the New York Islanders. Rantanen, 28, is in the final year of a ...

While Rantanen and Marner can be UFAs on July 1, Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension that kicks in at ...

If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It As the Oilers take to the ice this morning before they go toe-to-toe with the Colorado ...

Rumors link Rantanen to the Oilers, but is it realistic? Cap space, his new team, and market value say otherwise. Here's why ...

Explore the latest Carolina Hurricanes rumors surrounding Mikko Rantanen's potential trade before the deadline amid contract ...

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead ...

The Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen on a Friday ... for something at or closer to the $14 million per season that Leon Draisaitl signed for in September. Draisaitl, like Rantanen ...

Mikko Rantanen has been a member of the Carolina ... Rantanen to maximize his earning potential on the open market. Leon Draisaitl's contract with the Oilers was $112 million over eight years ...