The extension of the star player Mikko Rantanen With the Colorado avalanche is slow to finalize, and the attacker could attract the interest of several teams if there is no signature before the opening of the market for autonomous players.
At 28, Rantanen is in his best years and stands out as one of the best players in the National Hockey League. After having chained two seasons of more than 100 points and demonstrated his ability to play in the center this year, he promises to be the most coveted player next summer.
According to Bleacher ReportSix teams could be in the running for its services: the Ducks of Anaheim, the Chicago Blackhawks, the New York Islanders, the Sharks of San Jose, the Sabers of Buffalo and the Boston Bruins. These teams all have space under the wage ceiling necessary in order to agree with the Finn.
Rantanen has raised 64 points, including 25 goals, in 49 games this season. With 97 goals in the past two seasons, it is one of the most formidable offensive weapons in the League. He seems to be able to produce even without his teammate Nathan MacKinnon.
If the Colorado team is able to make a long course in the playoff series, the team could be tempted to give in to Rantanen’s requests in order to keep its intact nucleus, a bit like the case of Valeri Nichushkin After their conquest of the Stanley Cup in 2022.
-If Rantanen manages to achieve complete autonomy, he will certainly be one of the largest free agents in recent years.
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