Mikko Rantanen was surprised by the weekend’s events.
Mikko Rantanen was sold in Carolina. Roni
On the weekend in the NHL, a giant shop was struck when Mikko Rantanen sold from Colorado Avalanche to Carolina Hurricanes. The Finnish star says The Athletic In an interview, when and how you heard about a big turn.
– I had the smell that something might happen, says Rantanen.
Rantanen was with Colorado in Boston, as the team had a guest game against the Bruins on Saturday. Local time Friday night Avalanchen General Manager Chris Macfarland invited a Finnish hotel room.
– I sensed that something could happen, just because he asked me to see me. Before that, I had no idea. It was really surprising, says the Finnish star.
The hotel room was facing Macfarland and Colorado head coach Jared Bednar. The trio discussed 10-15 minutes.
Rantanen does not reveal the details of the discussion, but at that time it turned out that the Finnish head is Carolina. Rantanen and Colorado management discussed the extension only a couple of days earlier.
According to the Finn, the discussions went forward.
– I didn’t know we had [neuvotteluissa] hurry. It felt like it honestly.
– I couldn’t wait for the deal. I was ready to compromise my market value significantly.
Rantanen does not comment on what kind of licks Avalanche offered.
The appointment of Finns
Rantanen won the Stanley Cup in Colorado. AOP / USA Today Sports
Rantanen announced his departure face to Finnish teammates, or To Artturi Lehkonen, Joel to Kiviranta, Juuso Pärssinen and To Jere Innala. He put on Cale for Makar message and called Nathan to MacKinnon.
For some of the teammates, the Finnish star only collided with the hotel breakfast.
– I’m going to call other guys as the dust settles slightly. Perhaps next week.
Everything happened fast. Rantanen played on Saturday night in the Hurricanes shirt when the club met New York Islanders.
The Finnish star understands that there are shops in the NHL. In other areas, the job may also change.
– I understand this is business. They [Colorado] They try to think about what is best for the club. I have to go ahead and focus on helping my current team succeed. These moments must be mentally strong.
– It’s about work. Sometimes people change jobs.
Rantanen won the Stanley Cup in Colorado in 2022.